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Many years from now, not far from home…

“You ever been overseas?” The sun was still a far off from the horizon, but the first wave of workers from the fields were already parching their thirst with the innkeep’s ale as the troubadour rattled on. “As for myself, alas I’ve left hearts broken in every port betwixt here and the Everwarm waters. What about you, my good man?”

“Meself? Hmmm.” The innkeep grunts as he fetches another tankard. “Nowhere I’m partial to be goin’ back to any time soon.”

“Oho…” The bard’s eyes twinkle with interest. “You weren’t always barman, were you? No, a big strong lad like you? Maybe done a stint in the local levies, mayhap a man-at-arms once upon a time for a lord far afield. No?”

The innkeep’s gruff snort, barely perceptible over the slosh of ale from the barrel, lets the wandering minstrel know how far off he is.

“Hmm. A mercenary then? Blade for hire, if the pay were right! Big strong hands. Just the right size for grasping a tankard.” The bard winks slyly. “Or a battleaxe.”

The inkeep doesn’t pause from his duties, but the thud of the tankard on the bar is enough to make the minstrel hold his tongue. Not harsh, just a little heavier than entirely necessary.

“Oh. The intrigue...” There’s no malice in the look, the brief glance and furrow of the innkeeps eyebrow as he turns away. But the bard has seen that look before. It’s the same kind of look that one might see in an old wardog napping by the fire. Past it’s prime and shed of all meanness… but best not poke the aging hound without good reason. “Well, I have tales enough for the present company at any rate…”

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POV Verification Vote: Open for 24 hours
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>Young Lord Damien Andrei, elder brother and heir to House Andrei
>Sir Robert Gilbern, the calculating Second Herald of the Ordo Reginate
>Sir Karlaus Rabe, the gruff Montbrun companion
>Sir Neil dan Marc, the loyal Sworn Man from Fallavon
>Tracker Jean, the Business Partner from the Wastelands
>Sir Willem Glasdale, the friendly protector of Grenmire

First for Sneed's Seed and Feed

>>5386314
>Sir Robert Gilbern, the calculating Second Herald of the Ordo Reginate

Second, just like our Pascaean

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>>5386314
>>Sir Robert Gilbern, the calculating Second Herald of the Ordo Reginate

I wanna see the fallout from the most recent victim of hurricane Andrei

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>>5386314
>Sir Robert Gilbern, the calculating Second Herald of the Ordo Reginate
Lets see what that poor bastard is up to

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>>5386314
Welcome back Forgotten, hell of a time for me so I hope you're doing well.

>Sir Neil dan Marc, the loyal Sworn Man from Fallavon
>Sir Karlaus Rabe, the gruff Montbrun companion

Dan Marc over Rabe if it comes down to it though give our boy that tragic tryst on the road

>>5386314
>Sir Robert Gilbern, the calculating Second Herald of the Ordo Reginate
Going to be real with you lads, already miss Black Company Quest.
Forgotten has too many really good main characters.

>>5386314
>Sir Robert Gilbern, the calculating Second Herald of the Ordo Reginate

Oh I love seeing Gilberns perspective.

Fuck copper clippers

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>>5386322
Oh, shit wrong shizo image

>>5386314
>>Sir Robert Gilbern, the calculating Second Herald of the Ordo Reginate

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>>5386314
>Sir Robert Gilbern, the calculating Second Herald of the Ordo Reginate
Verification post

>>5386314
>Sir Willem Glasdale, the friendly protector of Grenmire

>>5386314
>Sir Robert Gilbern, the calculating Second Herald of the Ordo Reginate
Forgot to vote lol

>>5386314
>Sir Robert Gilbern, the calculating Second Herald of the Ordo Reginate

The intrigue continues...

>Sir Robert Gilbern, the calculating Second Herald of the Ordo Reginate
>>5386314

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>>5386314
>>Sir Willem Glasdale, the friendly protector of Grenmire
Hope the guy is duing well, but he is still the one I'd shed least tears for when our vote fucks him over

Also here's something fresh of the presses

>>5386312
>Sir Willem Glasdale, the friendly protector of Grenmire
Been a moment since we've heard from old Willy

Missed you Forgotten, more than you know

>>5386314
>Sir Robert Gilbern, the calculating Second Herald of the Ordo Reginate

>>5386314

>Sir Robert Gilbern, the calculating Second Herald of the Ordo Reginate

Picking up the pieces from hurricane Andre

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>>5386314
>Sir Karlaus Rabe, the gruff Montbrun companion

>>5386314
>Sir Robert Gilbern, the calculating Second Herald of the Ordo Reginate
Oooooo yea it's knightin' time

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>>5386314
>>Sir Neil dan Marc, the loyal Sworn Man from Fallavon

Fuck yea lets do this!

CAIN CAIN CAIN!

>>5386314
>Tracker Jean, the Business Partner from the Wastelands

We are back online.
Now to do the v posting

>>5386314
>Tracker Jean, the Business Partner from the Wastelands

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>>5386314
>Young Lord Damien Andrei, elder brother and heir to House Andrei

Thanks for running.

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>>5386314
Good to see you again, Forgotten. I bring an old meme as offering.

>Sir Robert Gilbern, the calculating Second Herald of the Ordo Reginate

I want to see the sheer wtf going on in this man's head.

>>5386314
>>Young Lord Damien Andrei, elder brother and heir to House Andrei
Check em

>>5386314

>Sir Robert Gilbern, the calculating Second Herald of the Ordo Reginate

Finally made it in within the first 24 hours.

>>5386312
>Sir Robert Gilbern, the calculating Second Herald of the Ordo Reginate
In at start!

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>>5386387

This me. Want to verify with an image for future posts.

>>5386314
>Sir Willem Glasdale, the friendly protector of Grenmire

Fuck yeah StV time, glad I'm finally here at the start

>>5386312
>Sir Robert Gilbern, the calculating Second Herald of the Ordo Reginate

Glad to be back again

>>5386314
>Sir Robert Gilbern, the calculating Second Herald of the Ordo Reginate

I'm glad I actually get to catch one of these before the 24 hour anchor post thing

>>5386314
>Sir Karlaus Rabe, the gruff Montbrun companion
I want to know what our boy be up to in the mountains.

>>5386314
>Young Lord Damien Andrei, elder brother and heir to House Andrei

I can't imagine things not going sideways.

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>>5386314
>Sir Robert Gilbern, the calculating Second Herald of the Ordo Reginate

let's not forget Ol' Gil

>>5386314
>Young Lord Damien Andrei, elder brother and heir to House Andrei
I've missed you forgotten

>>5386314
>>Sir Robert Gilbern, the calculating Second Herald of the Ordo Reginate

ctrl+f "weiner"

>>5386314
>Sir Robert Gilbern, the calculating Second Herald of the Ordo Reginate
Dunno If Im gonna just lurk again but here's a verification post just in case.

>>5386314
>>Sir Robert Gilbern, the calculating Second Herald of the Ordo Reginate

Lets goooooooo

I've been waiting the rest of the month for this

>>5386314
>Sir Robert Gilbern, the calculating Second Herald of the Ordo Reginate

"The dearest are my Heralds, swift to spring to my command"

Welcome back Forgotten

>>5386314
>Sir Robert Gilbern, the calculating Second Herald of the Ordo Reginate

Verification for the verification throne!

>>5386314
>Sir Robert Gilbern, the calculating Second Herald of the Ordo Reginate

Let's see how Gilbern is handling the aftermath of our business in Pascae.

>>5386314
>Sir Robert Gilbern, the calculating Second Herald of the Ordo Reginate
Lez' go

>>5386314
>>Sir Robert Gilbern, the calculating Second Herald of the Ordo Reginate

God this quest is like crack

>>5386314
>Sir Robert Gilbern, the calculating Second Herald of the Ordo Reginate

>>5387296
Trust, but verify. I am real and not a robot/samefag

>>5386314
>>Young Lord Damien Andrei, elder brother and heir to House Andrei

test

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>Sir Robert Gilbern, the calculating Second Herald of the Ordo Reginate

Sendag, 14th Day of Bacrimun, 883 A.C.E., Afternoon – Port Bounty

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMbbbopeVfc – Queensmen theme (kudos to the anon that remembered)

Sir Robert Gilbern was tired. The black sheep of the powerful House Pascae and Second Herald to Her Majesty the Queen had seldom experienced such sleepless nights throughout his years of intrigue both at Court and abroad. He regarded his fellow Heralds seated around the table in this cloistered sideroom with patient, albeit slightly sunken, eyes.

“I have spoken with specialists in this area, lawyers and academics of the like. Bookish men but experts on such legal quandaries as this. They have advised that the privileges awarded to our Order under Church Law grant us extensive exemptions to the rule of law both domestic and country-wide across Cantôn. However, it does not go so far as to granting us explicit authority over other Church organisations.” Sir Gilbern paused at the snort of derision from Sir Montesquieu, First Herald and most favoured of the Queen. While Sir Gilbern understood him as a creature, a man that would rarely opt for subtlety where brutal simplicity might suffice, his position as first among equals in the Queen’s Heralds did sometimes give Sir Gilbern pause. Doubtless the Queen understood a man like Montesquieu was sometimes what the realm needed. It was hardly as though Sir Gilbern’s own hands were without blemish, that they were measures of last resort afforded scant exoneration. Sir Gilbern continued. “The Praetors themselves have no hold over us, except in the most specific of circumstances. But, alas, we ourselves have no legal authority to demand Primus Holt turn over the investigation and its findings thus far to us. Even a writ from the Queen purporting to authorise as much would be bogged down in this Duchy’s legal system, perhaps for years if our opponents were to fund it’s opposition. Which they would be mad not to.”

“Damn this. That foppish ninny of a Duke has been content to play coy with his allegiances for years now. At least this will get him off his cushioned arse.” Sir Montesquieu's distaste for the Duke Pascae and his preferences was well known among the Heralds, although he was nothing but the friendliest of friends when meeting the nobleman in person. “This disruption of the local power base could serve us still. Taking over the investigation would have let us root out the disloyal as we see fit, and position our own supporters in the Duke’s circle accordingly. Now… Might as well predict where a leaf will fall in a maelstrom. And the fool knight who helped start this whole mess… He’s long gone, is he?”

“Cathagi. On pilgrimage, in fact.” Sir Gilbern keeps his voice carefully neutral. It never served to let personal feelings leak out in these discussions.

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“A likely story.” Sir Montesquieu snorts. “And now that brother of his is back in the public eye. Too high profile to move against without significant cause. The Andrei’s in general are proving to be a disturbance, if they’ve engineered this in the midst of the struggle with the Faction… Perhaps it may behove us to remove a few more members from the board, much as we did with the Hewitts.”

“I would caution against it. We may have a potential ally in the House Andrei.” Sir Gilbern knew full well that the pious Sir Andrei had been set on this pilgrimage far before any of this arose, but instead of disabusing the First Herald of the notion that the pilgrimage was a mere smokescreen he focused on his more practical points. “And I know the Third Herald will vouch for the safety of this younger brother Emile, at any rate.”

“I will?” Lord Kasper Alexandi blinked, perhaps forgetting the fact that he was typically the Herald most set against cold-blooded murder by default. Mater Reginae loved Lord Alexandi for his many virtues, but pragmatism not being chief amongst them moderated his rank despite his comparatively high noble station. “I mean, of course I will. Downright unchivalrous to do otherwise. But Rob, my boy… why him specifically?”

“I have my reasons. Not least of which being that we now have in inside ear in the Dragon Guard.” That gets the First Herald’s attention, but Sir Gilbern kept his attention on the bemused expression of Lord Alexandi. A part of him had been looking forward to this. “As for you. Kasper. I should hope you’d not gainsay his wellbeing. Seeing as you’ve already spared the man once before.”

“…He’s not…” The Third Herald appears entirely nonplussed, but the First is quicker to connect the dots. “Cain on the Cross, the mystery knight from the ruins?”

“Oh. OH! The big lad with the bear sigil and… yes, he did have a chain on his heraldry now I recall. I thought it a mere coincidence at the time, but…yes they were about the same size and the voice... Andrei, was it?” Lord Alexandi thumps the table with his fist several times, shaking with mirth. “HAHAHAHA!! That young buck! I knew I liked him! Oh you most definitely have my vote, Rob.”

“How in name of the Almighty can you possibly hold that he is not in league with the Faction?” Sir Montesquieu blusters, still disbelieving.

“He swore on his honour that he was no friend of theirs!” Lord Alexandi dismisses his fellow Herald’s concern with a wave. “Swore it!”

[2/5]

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“You saw him there, at the very heart of the conspiracy!” Sir Montesquie looks at the Third Herald as a man would regard a village idiot. Surprised at the extent of the stupidity, if not the presence of it.“Of course he would swear off involvement to save his own hide!”

“Ah! -And- after I saw him perform the single greatest deed of arms my eyes have had the honour of beholding in all my years on the tourney and battlefields.” Lord Alexandi hesitates, perhaps recalling the horror of that madness all too vividly for a moment, but then he rallies. “And yes, I am including Sir Brockland the Stone finishing a wyvern off with his bare hands in that list. No, I am sure of it. No man capable of such a feat could lie to a fellow knight to save his own skin in the wake of such glory. Sorry, Monty. The Andrei lad is off limits.”

“Well, we have long sought to revive our Cathagi network. A source within the Dragon Guard could prove instrumental.” Sir Montesquieu’s narrowed eyebrows suggested that the First Herald was far from convinced by Lord Alexandi’s vote of confidence, but the potential intel was a prize not easily cast aside. “Sir Gilbern. This Andrei boy will deliver?”

A difficult question. Sir Gilbern was still not entirely certain whether Sir Emile Andrei was indeed a friend and merely caught up in one political tempest after another, or a duplicitous turncoat playing his own game with deviously well disguised designs. Time would tell. His gut told him that the honest Romani knight would make a poor spy, but if nothing else Sir Andrei had never failed thus far to surprise him just when he thought he had the measure of the man. It was one of the chief reasons Sir Gilbern wasn’t getting much good sleep these days.

“I have the utmost confidence in him.” That was laying it on a little thick, but for now Sir Gilbern knew he could not betray even the slightest hesitation lest the First Herald more seriously consider one of his… direct solutions. Sir Gilbern looks carefully at the expressions of each of his fellows before continuing. “That’s settled then. What other business?”

“As tenuous as the situation in Port Bounty stands, we cannot all remain here.” Sir Montesquieu could be a brutal man, but he was also a prudent one. He knew when and were to pick his battles. “The realm remains in peril.”

“When is it not?” Sir Gilbern remarks wryly, but the others nod seriously as if missing the joke. Perhaps even Sir Gilbern was finding less humour in the observation as of late.

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“Montbrun.” Lord Alexandi grunts. “Don’t need the Fae Eye to see trouble brewing there.”

News had been slow coming this far east, but reports had been trickling through of Wastelander refugees and alarming numbers of Snakemen incursions in the Montbrun mountain ranges. And now the confirmation that Grandmaster Godric St. John of the Broken Blade had fallen in battle against a sizeable Scaled Horde force. The extent of casualties was unclear but the Cainite Order was by all accounts still embroiled in skirmishes in the Wastelands, but slowly being pushed back to the mountains themselves.

“Duke Montbrun can hang for all I care, we know him to be the lackey of the Faction or at least a major supporter. These Snakemen troubles serve our interests, for now at least.” The First Herald regards the disapproval of his fellows at his callousness without flinching. “Harsh words for our loyal countrymen in those parts, I know. But the Torwatcher Gates have never fallen to an outside enemy in our nation’s history. If the threat should truly escalate, they will hold. And while Montbrun holds, those Faction members are distracted and unable to seriously interfere with Her Majesty’s wishes.”

“Does Her Majesty not wish for peace in all her realms?” Sir Gilbern scratches his chin, hiding how the First Herald’s lack of foresight bites at him.

“Hear, hear!” Lord Alexandi nods. “Mater Reginae, I thank the Almighty for the pleasure of being in her service every day, has nothing but love for her people in every Duchy. Even gap-toothed hillmen.”

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“Peace, brothers. I’m not suggesting that we abandon Montbrun itself. Merely that our focus there should be on staving off the machinations of the Duke and his Faction supporters rather than us seeking open battle with the Snakemen. Keep the men of that Duchy focused on the enemy at the gates, as it should be.” For a brief moment, Sir Montesquieu looks just as tired Sir Gilbern feels. He covers it up well, typically with anger or scorn, but he had never given the others genuine reason to doubt that he was the Queen’s Man. The one who got it done, however dirty and unpleasant ‘it’ might be. “There are too few of us that know how tenuous the peace of the realm rests at the moment. We cannot answer every threat in half the force we would wish. Like too little butter over too much bread, we are spread thin. The Crown Prince has returned to Aubrey, and he cannot be left to tend his garden of weeds there without a watchful eye upon him.”

As much as Sir Robert Gilbern could find himself at times hating the First Herald, he rarely hated him more than when he was entirely correct. Pascae, Aubres and Montbrun. Three Duchies in potential crisis, and but three Heralds to address them.

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> Mismanaged, the tenuous situation in Port Bounty could quickly erupt into something more serious. Turning Pascae into a base of support for Her Majesty will pay dividends, letting it devolve could cripple the Duchy or worse drive it into the Faction support base. You will remain in Pascae, supporting the investigation and trials here as best you can. [Humble]

> The Snakemen incursions must be answered, or at the very least not permitted to spiral out of control. The mountain folk seem confident in their ability to repel this latest threat, but if a more united response is required you will be the foremost eyes and ears on the ground. You will travel to Montbrun and assist in the upcoming campaign, and perhaps foil further Faction plots. [Taciturn]

> The Crown Prince cannot be allowed to lay thick his plots without obstacle, you trust only yourself to keep a careful enough watch on him at Court. Besides, granting Montesquieu direct access to the Queen’s ear in the absence of the other heralds could prove worrisome. You will return to Aubres and keep abreast of the Prince’s plots. [Cynic]

>>5387438
>Mismanaged, the tenuous situation in Port Bounty could quickly erupt into something more serious. Turning Pascae into a base of support for Her Majesty will pay dividends, letting it devolve could cripple the Duchy or worse drive it into the Faction support base. You will remain in Pascae, supporting the investigation and trials here as best you can. [Humble]

The Third Herald's best for Montbrun so a tossup for the other two. Personally really torn but with his own father in scandal after recent events at the Ball this might be a good chance for Robert to get his House and Duchy in order for Her Majesty.

>>5387438
> The Crown Prince cannot be allowed to lay thick his plots without obstacle, you trust only yourself to keep a careful enough watch on him at Court. Besides, granting Montesquieu direct access to the Queen’s ear in the absence of the other heralds could prove worrisome. You will return to Aubres and keep abreast of the Prince’s plots. [Cynic]

I wanted to vote for Pascae because of how it could benefit the realm, I wanted to vote for Montbrun because I am worried about Sir Rabe and Lady Rabe but... we just simply can't let the Prince go unchecked.

Verification
>>5386340

Great to have you back Forgotten, and the music choice was great. I loved this intro, Sir Gilbrern is always fun and it's always a pleasure to see my map being used. As I said last time, if there are any changes or improvements you'd like to see, shout out and I'll fix it up

>>5387438
>> The Crown Prince cannot be allowed to lay thick his plots without obstacle, you trust only yourself to keep a careful enough watch on him at Court. Besides, granting Montesquieu direct access to the Queen’s ear in the absence of the other heralds could prove worrisome. You will return to Aubres and keep abreast of the Prince’s plots. [Cynic]
i hate this but gil has to be a counter weight to the first herald butcher

>>5387438
>The Crown Prince cannot be allowed to lay thick his plots without obstacle, you trust only yourself to keep a careful enough watch on him at Court. Besides, granting Montesquieu direct access to the Queen’s ear in the absence of the other heralds could prove worrisome. You will return to Aubres and keep abreast of the Prince’s plots. [Cynic]

Let's play to Gilby's strengths: subterfuge and intrigue

>>5386443
Verification

>>5387431
>Perhaps it may behove us to remove a few more members from the board, much as we did with the Hewitts.”

and this is why we shouldn't go full Queensmen, a simping zealot going full retard with the attainments is fucking tyrannical and subject to a great deal of paranoia also as I suspected the Kingsmen can counter the paralegal work of the queensmen with through legalism very interesting as a political counterweight.


>>5387438
> The Crown Prince cannot be allowed to lay thick his plots without obstacle, you trust only yourself to keep a careful enough watch on him at Court. Besides, granting Montesquieu direct access to the Queen’s ear in the absence of the other heralds could prove worrisome. You will return to Aubres and keep abreast of the Prince’s plots. [Cynic]

I imagine there would be no small amount of personal pleasure in rooting out the mess of copperclippers connected his dear father in Pascae but Gilbern is well aware that he is probably the best rational counterweight in the Queensmen for the mad dog and if it means attending court in Aubrey so be it.

And well the Tor gates stand between any significant Snakemen force and the interior of Canton/Montbrun afterall and their is no way they could ever breach it...

>>5386324
Verification

>>5387438
>>5387209
> The Crown Prince cannot be allowed to lay thick his plots without obstacle, you trust only yourself to keep a careful enough watch on him at Court. Besides, granting Montesquieu direct access to the Queen’s ear in the absence of the other heralds could prove worrisome. You will return to Aubres and keep abreast of the Prince’s plots. [Cynic]

The First Herald thinks he's found an effective method with this first attainment. but if he starts hammering every nail he comes across with it, he's going to cause a lot of issues. As much as I want Sir Gilbern to help out Sir Rabe, we can't let the politics get out of hand and I think the First Herald would be better off handling Pascae. Lord Alexandi would do the best work in Montbrun.

>>5387438
> Mismanaged, the tenuous situation in Port Bounty could quickly erupt into something more serious. Turning Pascae into a base of support for Her Majesty will pay dividends, letting it devolve could cripple the Duchy or worse drive it into the Faction support base. You will remain in Pascae, supporting the investigation and trials here as best you can. [Humble]

Ultimately, I think Gilbern is most suited to deal with the fine legalism and the general bullshit required to ensure Pascae remains a stable Dukedom. The First Herald is by no means stupid and text has shown he can be subtle, but he also demonstrated too much scorn for the copper-clippers to be effective.

No, better to let him be in Aubres and weed out the Prince's plans. He has the disposition towards intrigue and heavy-handed approach necessary to avoid that a Son of Sin's influence gets out of control.

Alexandi should go to Montbrun because holy shit it seems like a vacation to him.

>>5387495
Forgot my entry ticket here >>5386499

>>5387438
> The Crown Prince cannot be allowed to lay thick his plots without obstacle, you trust only yourself to keep a careful enough watch on him at Court. Besides, granting Montesquieu direct access to the Queen’s ear in the absence of the other heralds could prove worrisome. You will return to Aubres and keep abreast of the Prince’s plots. [Cynic]

verify >>5386676

>>5387438
>The Crown Prince cannot be allowed to lay thick his plots without obstacle, you trust only yourself to keep a careful enough watch on him at Court. Besides, granting Montesquieu direct access to the Queen’s ear in the absence of the other heralds could prove worrisome. You will return to Aubres and keep abreast of the Prince’s plots. [Cynic]
I'm sure Gilbern wants out of Pascae.
Good shit Forgotten!

>>5386383
Verified by autism

>>5387438
>> The Crown Prince cannot be allowed to lay thick his plots without obstacle, you trust only yourself to keep a careful enough watch on him at Court. Besides, granting Montesquieu direct access to the Queen’s ear in the absence of the other heralds could prove worrisome. You will return to Aubres and keep abreast of the Prince’s plots. [Cynic]

>>5387438
> The Crown Prince cannot be allowed to lay thick his plots without obstacle, you trust only yourself to keep a careful enough watch on him at Court. Besides, granting Montesquieu direct access to the Queen’s ear in the absence of the other heralds could prove worrisome. You will return to Aubres and keep abreast of the Prince’s plots. [Cynic]

>Sir Gilbern was still not entirely certain whether Sir Emile Andrei was indeed a friend and merely caught up in one political tempest after another, or a duplicitous turncoat playing his own game with deviously well disguised designs
Truly not knowing how to play the game makes you the most dangerous opponent

>>5387556
Forgot me verify >>5386429

>>5387438
>> Mismanaged, the tenuous situation in Port Bounty could quickly erupt into something more serious. Turning Pascae into a base of support for Her Majesty will pay dividends, letting it devolve could cripple the Duchy or worse drive it into the Faction support base. You will remain in Pascae, supporting the investigation and trials here as best you can. [Humble]

Ultimately, I do not believe the first herald is inclined to treat pascae with the care it deserves. The 3rd should head towards Montbrun as consensus and the 1st should remain in Aubrey.

Me >>5386453

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>>5386314
>Open for 24 hours
FUUUUUCK

>>5387438
> Mismanaged, the tenuous situation in Port Bounty could quickly erupt into something more serious. Turning Pascae into a base of support for Her Majesty will pay dividends, letting it devolve could cripple the Duchy or worse drive it into the Faction support base. You will remain in Pascae, supporting the investigation and trials here as best you can. [Humble

>>5386458
My v post

>>5387438
> The Crown Prince cannot be allowed to lay thick his plots without obstacle, you trust only yourself to keep a careful enough watch on him at Court. Besides, granting Montesquieu direct access to the Queen’s ear in the absence of the other heralds could prove worrisome. You will return to Aubres and keep abreast of the Prince’s plots. [Cynic]
The Praetors should be able to handle Pascae, or at least stop it from getting worse.
The Montbrun should at the very least be able to hold the snakemen at bay for a time, and if the situation's trajectory becomes dire, the influence we have in court should make it easier to rally additional troops.
Sometimes the best we can do is counter our opposite number and have faith in others to prevail.
>>5387266
Verification

>>5387438
>> The Crown Prince cannot be allowed to lay thick his plots without obstacle, you trust only yourself to keep a careful enough watch on him at Court. Besides, granting Montesquieu direct access to the Queen’s ear in the absence of the other heralds could prove worrisome. You will return to Aubres and keep abreast of the Prince’s plots. [Cynic]

>>5386441
V

>>5387438
> The Crown Prince cannot be allowed to lay thick his plots without obstacle, you trust only yourself to keep a careful enough watch on him at Court. Besides, granting Montesquieu direct access to the Queen’s ear in the absence of the other heralds could prove worrisome. You will return to Aubres and keep abreast of the Prince’s plots. [Cynic]
I'm really torn between Aubrey and Pascae but I believe Robby here will be the best guy to curtail the Prince without ruffling too many feathers. And I want him to be the one whispering into the Queen's ear, not Monty here. Besides, while Pascae is turning into quite the shithouse and it's getting convoluted, Monty's direct methods just might be the sword that cuts the Gordian knot.
>>5386322
Confirmacion

>>5387438
> The Crown Prince cannot be allowed to lay thick his plots without obstacle, you trust only yourself to keep a careful enough watch on him at Court. Besides, granting Montesquieu direct access to the Queen’s ear in the absence of the other heralds could prove worrisome. You will return to Aubres and keep abreast of the Prince’s plots. [Cynic]
I want to vote for fighting the snakemen but this seems more important.

verily >>5386927

>>5387438
> The Crown Prince cannot be allowed to lay thick his plots without obstacle, you trust only yourself to keep a careful enough watch on him at Court. Besides, granting Montesquieu direct access to the Queen’s ear in the absence of the other heralds could prove worrisome. You will return to Aubres and keep abreast of the Prince’s plots. [Cynic]
Gilbert is best suited for this. First herald should stay in Pascae while the third fights in Montbrun.

>>5386406
This is I

>>5387438
>> The Crown Prince cannot be allowed to lay thick his plots without obstacle, you trust only yourself to keep a careful enough watch on him at Court. Besides, granting Montesquieu direct access to the Queen’s ear in the absence of the other heralds could prove worrisome. You will return to Aubres and keep abreast of the Prince’s plots. [Cynic]

tis' I
>>5386395

>>5387438
>Mismanaged, the tenuous situation in Port Bounty could quickly erupt into something more serious. Turning Pascae into a base of support for Her Majesty will pay dividends, letting it devolve could cripple the Duchy or worse drive it into the Faction support base. You will remain in Pascae, supporting the investigation and trials here as best you can. [Humble]

We can’t control the Prince or his actions - her can influence the results here

>>5387202
Linking back

>>5387438
>Mismanaged, the tenuous situation in Port Bounty could quickly erupt into something more serious. Turning Pascae into a base of support for Her Majesty will pay dividends, letting it devolve could cripple the Duchy or worse drive it into the Faction support base. You will remain in Pascae, supporting the investigation and trials here as best you can. [Humble]
>>5386348
V

>>5387438

> The Crown Prince cannot be allowed to lay thick his plots without obstacle, you trust only yourself to keep a careful enough watch on him at Court. Besides, granting Montesquieu direct access to the Queen’s ear in the absence of the other heralds could prove worrisome. You will return to Aubres and keep abreast of the Prince’s plots. [Cynic]

Leaving the Crown Prince alone with a Son of Sin whispering in his ear seems like a bad idea.

>>5386434
Pass

>>5387438
>>Mismanaged, the tenuous situation in Port Bounty could quickly erupt into something more serious. Turning Pascae into a base of support for Her Majesty will pay dividends, letting it devolve could cripple the Duchy or worse drive it into the Faction support base. You will remain in Pascae, supporting the investigation and trials here as best you can. [Humble]

me >>5387130

>>5387438
>> The Crown Prince cannot be allowed to lay thick his plots without obstacle, you trust only yourself to keep a careful enough watch on him at Court. Besides, granting Montesquieu direct access to the Queen’s ear in the absence of the other heralds could prove worrisome. You will return to Aubres and keep abreast of the Prince’s plots. [Cynic]

>>5387190

>>5387438
> The Crown Prince cannot be allowed to lay thick his plots without obstacle, you trust only yourself to keep a careful enough watch on him at Court. Besides, granting Montesquieu direct access to the Queen’s ear in the absence of the other heralds could prove worrisome. You will return to Aubres and keep abreast of the Prince’s plots. [Cynic]
>>5387062

>>5387438
> The Crown Prince cannot be allowed to lay thick his plots without obstacle, you trust only yourself to keep a careful enough watch on him at Court. Besides, granting Montesquieu direct access to the Queen’s ear in the absence of the other heralds could prove worrisome. You will return to Aubres and keep abreast of the Prince’s plots. [Cynic]
Fuck the Crown Prince and I don't trust the first Herald entirely with House Andrei's safety. I'm almost positive that if we leave the first Herald and Crown Prince alone one of them if not both of them will come back to bite us in the ass. Montbrun will hold and I trust the Praetors to sort out the Port Bounty political fallout.

>>5387438
> Mismanaged, the tenuous situation in Port Bounty could quickly erupt into something more serious. Turning Pascae into a base of support for Her Majesty will pay dividends, letting it devolve could cripple the Duchy or worse drive it into the Faction support base. You will remain in Pascae, supporting the investigation and trials here as best you can. [Humble]

Gilburn would probably do his best work in his home duchy while the first herald keeps an eye on the prince

Verifiction>>5386321

>>5387438
>> Mismanaged, the tenuous situation in Port Bounty could quickly erupt into something more serious. Turning Pascae into a base of support for Her Majesty will pay dividends, letting it devolve could cripple the Duchy or worse drive it into the Faction support base. You will remain in Pascae, supporting the investigation and trials here as best you can. [Humble]
Verification: >>5386477

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>SELECTED: The Crown Prince cannot be allowed to lay thick his plots without obstacle, you trust only yourself to keep a careful enough watch on him at Court. Besides, granting Montesquieu direct access to the Queen’s ear in the absence of the other heralds could prove worrisome. You will return to Aubres and keep abreast of the Prince’s plots. [Cynic]

Sendag, 14th Day of Bacrimun, 883 A.C.E., Afternoon – Capara, Langland

>PREVIOUSLY SELECTED: This is your second day in Langland, and the Captain estimated a week’s stay in total. Having a translator that you trust, or at least like, will be sure to make everything much easier. It is a worthwhile investment, and could lead to some interesting connections. [-3 Sequins] [Hearty]
>PREVIOUSLY SELECTED: You confess that your part in the death of a descendant of those who took the Langlish veteran’s arm, perhaps it will give him peace. You feel uneasy at being applauded for your part in it, but you have done your penance and the past is the past. [Reveal connection] I will work this in later
>-3 Sequins [Current Wealth: 109 Sequins]

"The cow didn't." Fabio the Elder finishes, chuckling at his own joke.

“Hmph.” You snort, though not without humour. “That is entirely-"

“Ah, apologies for the interruption, good lord.” Fabio intones politely. “But you may want to listen to this.”

The Langlish Admiral of the Seventh Fleet, Antonio Moretti, has launched into a new spiel. You can detect the passion in his tenor, but can hardly understand a word of it. Luckily your translator is on hand and fluent in his interpretation of this debate at the College of Admirals. You’re surprised at the turnout, you wonder how many of those present are townsfolk of Capara and how many have travelled from other regions of these isles.

“He is speaking of the future of Langland.” Fabio speaks at a conversational tone, surprisingly audible over the hubbub of the spectating crowd. “ ‘We are a nation of explorers and entrepreneurs, he says. The blood of adventurers courses in the veins of every soul amongst us, be it those first colonists from the Old Empire or the newer citizens of fresh endeavors.”

The Admiral’s impassioned patriotism goes down well with the present crowd, with an uproar in shouting and applause.

“He goes on. We have nothing but pride to be seen when we look to our past. But now we must look forward, to the future. What path will our noble nation from tread here? This crossroads of history? I have seen it.” Even Fabio’s interest appears piqued, though it does not affect the quality of his translation services. “Our future is not to the North, in the sheets of ice and barbarous furs. Our future is not in the South, in the ruins of empire and long-forgotten glories. …Our future is not in the West.”

A shudder of silence ripples through the crowd at those last words.

[1/3]

>>5388281
Yo this nigga channeling Euron's kingsmoot speech

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“Our future is to the East! He cries.” Fabio interprets rapidly, his own voice raised as the crowd erupts into noise. Now not all voices directed are in support, there are now outraged shouts mixed in with the cheering. “To the East! With our cousins in Cantôn! That is where the future of our nation lies!”

Their Rising Admiral and your King-to-Come share a common goal.

You gasp aloud as your body stiffens in response to the sudden flare of pain where the scars of your stigmata linger, limbs locking as you struggle to keep your feet. The pain passes as swiftly as it came... momentarily flaming hot and then soothingly cool. Like that night above the cliffs, amidst thunder and rain.

Your companions regard you with concern, even Fabio the Elder seems to have noticed your half-stumble. None of them seem to have heard the thunderous whisper echoing in your ears, though you have come to expect that at least.

“The Admiral. Does he speak of war?” You ask your interpreter through clenched teeth. It is the first you have heard of the Angel since leaving the shores of your homeland. A comfort, to know you have not lost the Almighty’s favour, but terrifying all the same. “Answer me. Does he speak of war?”

“Uh… apologies for the distraction, let me just… Hmm, No. No, I do not think that is the tenor of his speech. There is much talk now of engaging with many Free Companies, the Bastards of Lys and Axemen of Lorne chief among them. But Moretti does not speak of war with your countrymen. In fact much the opposite, he calls for closer ties with Pascae specifically yes, but also with the other Duchies. ‘A seat at the table, and a hand on the wheel’ he says this twice. Ah, now Romano Giorgio interrupts. He is Third Admiral, that man there. This is not surprising. The Giorgios and Moretti’s are well know as rivals to one another.” Another nobly dressed man steps forward, you gather the platform is restricted to recognised captains alone. Fabio continues to translate both sides of what appears to be turning into a vicious debate. “He claims Moretti would surrender our independence for scraps from the Cantôn table. Why entertain this upcoming joint anti-piracy treaty with Pascae, Cantôn’s navy has been the lesser to ours for all living memory and this is not like to change soon due to a meagre rise in lumber prices. Giorgio claims we are free to dictate our own terms with the eastern god-botherers, but at the end of a blade if need be. He speaks of a tariff on all ships passing through Langlish waters, to fund our own expenses in keeping the trade routes free pirates. Apologies good knight, there are many voices involved in the debate now and I am paraphrasing.”

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The hooded men of the Inferni make no movement despite the tumultuous excitment of the crowd. Behind them their grey-clothed charges in the stands huddle and mutter furiously with one another in small groups, at times gesticulating wildly at the debaters still remaining on the stage. Of those all arguing with one another and not ones voice carries to you above the chaos of the crowd. It certainly seems as though the Seventh Admiral has thrown a cat amongst the pigeons. Fabio the Elder shrugs helplessly as the noise escalates to such a degree that picking out any single voice in the debaters in the College of Admirals is a fruitless endeavour. You struggle to collect your own thoughts in the madness of the crowd. Mikail and Jess, perhaps sensing your distress, elbow and shove other attendants out of the way and eventually clear a path to the edge of the plaza. There you finally catch a moment's peace.

You doubt the Ordo Reginate are blind to such a public and easily accessed debate, but you can pen this in your own letter for corroboration with their own spies. That is obvious enough. But the connection between Admiral Moretti and the Crown Prince, if that is indeed who the Angel referred to… You know Sir Gilbern to be a cynical man, even if his intentions are in the interest of the realm. How will you explain that revelation to him? Should you even try? The Angel has not commanded you so... but they would also not have spoken without reason. That is not the way of Heaven's agents, surely.

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

> Report what, that a Holy Angel has revealed that this Langlish Admiral and Crown Prince are in cahoots? You know Sir Gilbern well enough to imagine his scepticism at such a missive. Your promise to him involved reporting what you heard in Cathagi, not chasing up every possible thread of this conspiracy. Do not report on that aspect, and do not investigate further. [Haughty]

>The Angel has spoken, surely this is a sign. But to convince others you will need to obtain more concrete proof of the connection. As an outsider it will be difficult, a foreign knight asking the wrong questions in this foreign land will stick out like a beastman in courtly attire. But the Angel will provide. Investigate further before reporting. [Hearty]

> You believe the Angel’s words with every fibre of your being. If Sir Gilbern should tend to doubt, that is his own choice. Attempting to dig further for concrete evidence of the connection risks delaying your Pilgrimage. Your duty as a knight and member of the faith does not extend to scrying foreign intrigues. Report on the connection, but do not investigate further. [Idealist]

>>5388288
Ughhh how much will investigating delay us, Forgotten? We're already here for 2 more weeks innit?

>>5388288
> You believe the Angel’s words with every fibre of your being. If Sir Gilbern should tend to doubt, that is his own choice. Attempting to dig further for concrete evidence of the connection risks delaying your Pilgrimage. Your duty as a knight and member of the faith does not extend to scrying foreign intrigues. Report on the connection, but do not investigate further. [Idealist]

We said we'd pass on relevant info we hear at court (the dragon court to be fair, not here) if it might impact the realm, we also said we weren't spies. I think it's fair to pass this info and our suspicions on and let him do the investigating on his end. We're not made for spying, we don't have the experience nor the temperament. Emile is honest and honourable to a fault. Lets not get too caught up in this given how badly we stick out here


V card
>>5386340

>>5388288
>The Angel has spoken, surely this is a sign. But to convince others you will need to obtain more concrete proof of the connection. As an outsider it will be difficult, a foreign knight asking the wrong questions in this foreign land will stick out like a beastman in courtly attire. But the Angel will provide. Investigate further before reporting. [Hearty]

>>5388291
Also this honestly, I don't want to get stuck on plant Namek forever, we need to get to the last pilgrimage site and fight about joining the Dragon Guard or not

>>5388291
>>5388296

The Coy Siren sails 5-6 days from now. I would not assume you were going to put off your pilgrimage further unless there was a pressing cause to put such an option to a vote, assuming you are not detained against your will.

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>>5388283
>Their Rising Admiral and your King-to-Come share a common goal.

oh boy thats not good, we knew the prince was hiring Mercenaries to do intrigues but if he's got an alliance of sorts with an admiral things go deeper than we knew.

I begin to suspect my suspicions on why the queensmen lack for Influence in Cathaggi are correct.

>>5388288
>The Angel has spoken, surely this is a sign. But to convince others you will need to obtain more concrete proof of the connection. As an outsider it will be difficult, a foreign knight asking the wrong questions in this foreign land will stick out like a beastman in courtly attire. But the Angel will provide. Investigate further before reporting. [Hearty]

we should know more both of this admiral and connections.

>>5388299
V card >>5386324

>>5388288
>You believe the Angel’s words with every fibre of your being. If Sir Gilbern should tend to doubt, that is his own choice. Attempting to dig further for concrete evidence of the connection risks delaying your Pilgrimage. Your duty as a knight and member of the faith does not extend to scrying foreign intrigues. Report on the connection, but do not investigate further. [Idealist]

I’m sure that they have their own local spies who will be much better at chasing this lead.

We’re just pushing them in the right direction

>>5387202
Linking back

>>5388288
>>The Angel has spoken, surely this is a sign. But to convince others you will need to obtain more concrete proof of the connection. As an outsider it will be difficult, a foreign knight asking the wrong questions in this foreign land will stick out like a beastman in courtly attire. But the Angel will provide. Investigate further before reporting. [Hearty]
lol lmao
>>5386366
me

>>5388288
>>5387209

>The Angel has spoken, surely this is a sign. But to convince others you will need to obtain more concrete proof of the connection. As an outsider it will be difficult, a foreign knight asking the wrong questions in this foreign land will stick out like a beastman in courtly attire. But the Angel will provide. Investigate further before reporting. [Hearty]

We are the Angel's favorite knight since we don't compromise. We should whole ass this. However, we aren't really equipped for spying so we should get what we can on the surface level and be prepped for a speedy getaway. Maybe Jess would be a great help with taking documents. Any high risk work should be done the day of departure so we can sail away from the consequences.

>>5388288
>The Angel has spoken, surely this is a sign. But to convince others you will need to obtain more concrete proof of the connection. As an outsider it will be difficult, a foreign knight asking the wrong questions in this foreign land will stick out like a beastman in courtly attire. But the Angel will provide. Investigate further before reporting. [Hearty]

It might be a long shot but we know that the Golden Sun Company was hired by the Faction and given a writ by of passage by the Prince. Perhaps we can find proof of the Prince connection with the Admiral through them. They should have a home chapter or business partners here.

>>5388325
Forgot to link back

>>5387190

>>5388288
>> You believe the Angel’s words with every fibre of your being. If Sir Gilbern should tend to doubt, that is his own choice. Attempting to dig further for concrete evidence of the connection risks delaying your Pilgrimage. Your duty as a knight and member of the faith does not extend to scrying foreign intrigues. Report on the connection, but do not investigate further. [Idealist]
Surely the Ordo has spies both more competent and discrete to investigate this. Also we should make sure to relay the info about the Free companies in our report, knowing who a possible employer is when encountering free blades is always nice. possibly even pass that bit along to the praetors
>other
let's make the womenfolk at home happy and include all the pieces of Intel we get about this or trade matters so they might adjust plans and schemes accordingly [Good Son]

>>5388329
>>5386395
me

>>5388288
>The Angel has spoken, surely this is a sign. But to convince others you will need to obtain more concrete proof of the connection. As an outsider it will be difficult, a foreign knight asking the wrong questions in this foreign land will stick out like a beastman in courtly attire. But the Angel will provide. Investigate further before reporting. [Hearty]

Hearty is still as based as I remember

verify >>5386676

>>5388288
>>The Angel has spoken, surely this is a sign. But to convince others you will need to obtain more concrete proof of the connection. As an outsider it will be difficult, a foreign knight asking the wrong questions in this foreign land will stick out like a beastman in courtly attire. But the Angel will provide. Investigate further before reporting. [Hearty]

>>5386441

>>The Angel has spoken, surely this is a sign. But to convince others you will need to obtain more concrete proof of the connection. As an outsider it will be difficult, a foreign knight asking the wrong questions in this foreign land will stick out like a beastman in courtly attire. But the Angel will provide. Investigate further before reporting. [Hearty]

Ver get >>5386607

>>5388288
>>The Angel has spoken, surely this is a sign. But to convince others you will need to obtain more concrete proof of the connection. As an outsider it will be difficult, a foreign knight asking the wrong questions in this foreign land will stick out like a beastman in courtly attire. But the Angel will provide. Investigate further before reporting. [Hearty]

Deep cover Preator Emile is on the case

>>5386429
There I be

>>5388283
>Their Rising Admiral and your King-to-Come share a common goal.
>Why entertain this upcoming joint anti-piracy treaty with Pascae

Ah Cain. Now i really wish our friend was sent to pascae. He'll be much better placed to deal with this.

>The Angel has spoken, surely this is a sign. But to convince others you will need to obtain more concrete proof of the connection. As an outsider it will be difficult, a foreign knight asking the wrong questions in this foreign land will stick out like a beastman in courtly attire. But the Angel will provide. Investigate further before reporting. [Hearty]

>However we already have an objective to report in mind and we can use information that we already possess to point towards the faction having langlish ties. Inquire to the leanings of the Golden Sun Company and if they are affliated with the Moretti. If they did, the langlish company having ties with the admiral, and being in the woods with the faction at the ruins would point towards deeper ties than anticipated and would bear further Reginate investigations into their involvement. (Praetor-in-Training)

I am sort of torn. The prince is properly gathering power, drawing the langlish deeper into the cantonese sphere of influence. Proper centralisation and utilisation of this and traditional cantonese powress can pay massive dividends towards the betterment of the realm and perhaps expansion and taming of external enemies, perhaps even freeing enough manpower to forge a royal campaign to reclaim the Ardenne.

He is making good moves, really.

me >>5386453

>>5388288
>> Report what, that a Holy Angel has revealed that this Langlish Admiral and Crown Prince are in cahoots? You know Sir Gilbern well enough to imagine his scepticism at such a missive. Your promise to him involved reporting what you heard in Cathagi, not chasing up every possible thread of this conspiracy. Do not report on that aspect, and do not investigate further. [Haughty]

>>5388409
This is me >>5386342

>>5388283
Wow holy shit, thank the fucking Bear we paid for a good translator

>>5388416
I think the angel would have said something to us anyway, at least our foresight got us context.

>>5388288
>>The Angel has spoken, surely this is a sign. But to convince others you will need to obtain more concrete proof of the connection. As an outsider it will be difficult, a foreign knight asking the wrong questions in this foreign land will stick out like a beastman in courtly attire. But the Angel will provide. Investigate further before reporting. [Hearty]
As much as I really don't think we should investigate this further knowing Emile's lack of subtlety. This is something that MUST be confirmed. The Crown Prince is perhaps our most dangerous foe if left unchecked and we also cannot directly move against him, especially in Cànton. This is our best way of throwing a wrench in his plans even if it might draw his ire. The good of the country may well depend on us and as CAPTAIN CANTON we can't let this stand.

>>5388288
> You believe the Angel’s words with every fibre of your being. If Sir Gilbern should tend to doubt, that is his own choice. Attempting to dig further for concrete evidence of the connection risks delaying your Pilgrimage. Your duty as a knight and member of the faith does not extend to scrying foreign intrigues. Report on the connection, but do not investigate further. [Idealist]
Omit mentioning the Angel and keep the message short to give it a feeling of urgency that could cement it as legit in Gilbern's eyes. I would love to further investigate the connection here, but we lack the time or resources for it. We have troubles in intrigue in our own country, let alone in a country with a foreign tongue and layers upon layers of skulduggery. BUT, I would like to visit the Order of Trident chapter. There we could feel out the political leanings of the members and maybe even find an ally in this land. If we truly do find someone like that, maybe even an Reginate associate, we could reveal this major tidbit and have them investigate on their own. That should make Robby boy happy and keep the Prince's ambitions in check, for now.
>>5386322
Konfirmacija

>>5388422
To be fair, we're still not sure how much of The Angel is actual supernatural connection and how much of it is pure hallucination, and nothing says "Paranoid Schizophrenia" like staring at a man speaking in a foreign language and having the voice in your head telling you "He's working with your greatest enemies"

>>5388453
leaning highly towards supernatural connection.

Recall the angel telling us of the letter? The letter that emile rightfully should have had no fucking idea existed?

>>5388408
In all honesty the prince seems like a good statesman if it wasn't for Damien becoming a near casualty of what I suspect was a joint clean-up by the Queen and kingsmen and the whole sons of sin I think Emille could've gotten behind some of it.

Not that we're a dedicated queensmen of course.

>>5388453
Well, our shizophrenic illusion hasn't betrayed us yet and it has been quite helpful just how this anon >>5388460 said.
>>5388465
True, the Prince does have some decent ideas on rulership, but when does ideas come with slavery and demonic deals with the SoS's, than they are most likely the good intentions that lead directly to the Pit.

We could mention the angel while being oblique about it. Don't need to explain divine intervention to Sir Gilbern.

Could even explicitly write something like "[...]. I met an angel in Langland! She mentioned in passing that the prince and [the admiral] are working towards a common goal. Due to her status and the nature of our meeting I have little doubt to the truthfulness of the statement."

Tell the explicit truth while implying something else. Would have the added benefit of further trolling him when we eventually make it clear to him that we meant it literally.

>>5388492
I wonder if that interferes with our oaths, but then again Sir Gilbern already cleared our oath of silence to him. Forgotten would have to clear us before we did something like that, but it would definitely help create a record of the Angel's miracles while being discreet. I wouldn't mind including such a phrase in any letter to him where we get a clue from the angel. It's his own fault if he thinks us a womanizer.

>>5388492
This actually sounds like a decent idea. Directly telling him the truth while implying it's a completely different thing.

>>5388288
> You believe the Angel’s words with every fibre of your being. If Sir Gilbern should tend to doubt, that is his own choice. Attempting to dig further for concrete evidence of the connection risks delaying your Pilgrimage. Your duty as a knight and member of the faith does not extend to scrying foreign intrigues. Report on the connection, but do not investigate further. [Idealist]

>>5386458
V posting

>>5388288
> You believe the Angel’s words with every fibre of your being. If Sir Gilbern should tend to doubt, that is his own choice. Attempting to dig further for concrete evidence of the connection risks delaying your Pilgrimage. Your duty as a knight and member of the faith does not extend to scrying foreign intrigues. Report on the connection, but do not investigate further. [Idealist]

>>5387122
There I was

>>5388288
> You believe the Angel’s words with every fibre of your being. If Sir Gilbern should tend to doubt, that is his own choice. Attempting to dig further for concrete evidence of the connection risks delaying your Pilgrimage. Your duty as a knight and member of the faith does not extend to scrying foreign intrigues. Report on the connection, but do not investigate further. [Idealist]
>>5386704
This is me boss

>>5388288
Fuck I'm torn.

On one hand, Emile should be following up on any possible leads with regards to what the prince is up to. It seems like the Angel is prodding him in that direction. Plus, we did pay for the interpreter, we should utilize him

On the other hand, do we really want to potentially spend more time here? Will the ship even wait for us?

I'm re-reading the archive and I just had a thought. If the Sons of Sin gained eternal life by entering a pact with Below can we potentially enter a pact with Above or the Fae? I personally like the fae and considering our positive interactions with them, Makes Fools of All, and our prior instance of seeing a side of the fae that mortal men have probably not seen before, they are our best avenue to gaining the powers necessary to combat the sons of sins. Really I just want us to be able to1v1 a son of sin and win. TLDR Demon powers are cheating and Fae powers will level the playing field.

>>5388848
if the fight in pascae is any indication it seems we are already under the wing of urson he semi mantled us when we were protecting our bother i doubt he would leave emile high and dry when he faces a SOS

>>5388848
Get that Fae propaganda out of here. We will thrive by the grace of the Almighty and his Angel. Lord Bristlecone was cool and all, but the respect we pay to him is for his Sire protecting our ancestors when they could not protect themselves. Worthy of veneration, but not worship.

>>5388881
This knigga gets it

>>5388848
Don't worry anon, that angel was supposed to be evil and lead us astray until the Almighty bitch slapped it into being a true Angel

Who said anything about worship? We are Sworn to Valour and our Faith upholds the weak. All I'm saying is we can probably more easily gain secrets, weapons, or boons (evidenced by the fae market containing the secrets of crater back home, lore on the sons of sin, and fae magics which are probably way safer to use than any other forms of magic out there). That or more allies in the fight that are not sworn to the throne. Lastly, no one would ever suspect us and we are already guilty of harboring and abetting the Wild all I'm saying is lets see what we can gain.>>5388881

Let's not forget that this could all just be a form of mental illness considering the other choices were PTSD and Narcisision.

>>5388904
>Theologically whoring ourself out for profit
That's copper clipper talk

>>5388906
Emile believes an angel is talking to him

Do you really think that we could be forgiven for what we have already done? Not only did we do it but when given the chance to confess we failed to do so. A lie of omission is a sin. We aided the Foe and worse we saw nothing wrong with it.

It's more along the lines of trading with a Xeno species to gain access to the tools we need to better fight chaos. In terms of 40k.>>5388909

>>5388920
And yet the Angel still talks to us. Emile is the sword of the Almighty, only through the Almighty will he be given the strength to overcome the Sons of Sin

>>5388906
Wasn't there a time were the angel let us know of a letter that Emile had no way of knowing. This makes me think its a supernatural entity. Whether or not it's actually an angel of the almighty remains to be seen
but I believe

And yet we have taken Foe boons in the form of one of their own who masquerades as human, and yet we have been touched by fae magic and received fae aid, and yet we have a familiar in the form our lady, and yet we owe our lives to a fae. I could go on.

>>5388930
So that means we should go full on faeboi? No

I believe that it is real as well I just don't like how we are the only ones who can see or hear it. We also follow it with absolute conviction and this conviction will likely lead further into the pit of zeoltry.

No, I just think that they could prove a useful ally since no one would see it coming. The royal family is corrupt. As much as we should hate the prince I really don't trust the King or Queen. I say fuck the entire royal family. >>5388935

>>5388941
I enjoy your enthusiasm but still no. Aligning with the Fae would likely mean aligning with the bluejays as well. I just don't see Emile doing that

>>5388911
The Angel IS real and IS talking to Emile.

>>5388920
Its not a lie by omission. As Forgotten mentioned, we chose to repent for it as we did not see it as an outright sin.

Furthermore, this was back in fallavietnam. Since then we have been touched by the lightning and been spoken to by the angel on no less than 2 occasions as well. Clearly the almighty has a plan for us and does not view the mingling with the fae as a very strong concern, if any.

>>5388288
>The Angel has spoken, surely this is a sign. But to convince others you will need to obtain more concrete proof of the connection. As an outsider it will be difficult, a foreign knight asking the wrong questions in this foreign land will stick out like a beastman in courtly attire. But the Angel will provide. Investigate further before reporting. [Hearty]

Basically these. >>5388408 & >>5388492

We know what we want to report, we need to find supporting facts and we can submit it as 'likely and worthy of further investigation' to the Reginae and Gilbern

verification here >>5387130

>>5388492
Pretty clever anon, I back this approach

>>5388288
>The Angel has spoken, surely this is a sign. But to convince others you will need to obtain more concrete proof of the connection. As an outsider it will be difficult, a foreign knight asking the wrong questions in this foreign land will stick out like a beastman in courtly attire. But the Angel will provide. Investigate further before reporting. [Hearty]
THE STORM RAGES ON - THESE LANGLISH LOUTS WILL TASTE THE TEMPEST THAT IS EMILE ANDREI
He is known as:
> Storm-touched
> L'orso
> Favored of Ursen
> Subduer of Sin
> Holy Saint and Healer, Defender of Man and Breaker of Hearts
> Coffee drinker
More to come!
>>5386406
Tis I

>>5388481
Is Slavery any different to serfdom when you strip away the idealism behind the system of responsibilities and privilege? Or the sons of sin so different to a religious zealot bearing say the sword of anguish when you strip away the religious angle to their powers.

>>5388848
Conan the Barbarian that shit knigga, magic is for weak men who cannot build their own future with blood, sweat and tears.

Conan was the male equivalent of a Mary Sue before Ray Skywalker crawled her way of Disney's writing room. Check out Black Company Quest we were the literal Witch KIng.

>>5388904
I'm going to reiterate a theory I positied last thread, the Fae view humanity as a invasive species that has upended their precious ecosystem and deserve nothing short of genocide to rebalance the scales, the only reason they are not trying is because the war of the wild was their first attempt and one they lost that set them back on a scale we can barely comprehend.

TLDR: they are at most genocidal and at least want humans to return to monke.

>>5388288
>The Angel has spoken, surely this is a sign. But to convince others you will need to obtain more concrete proof of the connection. As an outsider it will be difficult, a foreign knight asking the wrong questions in this foreign land will stick out like a beastman in courtly attire. But the Angel will provide. Investigate further before reporting. [Hearty]
Honestly, as some others have pointed out, this burgeoning alliance is a pretty strategic play by the prince here. Even if we're opposing him, let's try not to alienate the langlish. They're infinitely better as friends than enemies.

>>5389167
Absolutely and realistically whilst we're suspicious of the Prince (rightfully so), this might just be normal statesmanship and a good thing for Canton.

Surely not everything he gets up to is an evil, nefarious plot

>>5389167
>>5388141

Oh, fuck when did this shit get here?
Bah. Damn blast I missed my chance to vote in this thread.
On the upside, HEY, New fucking thread!
Yah love to see it!

>>5389167
we're not really in a position to alienate the Langlish as a whole outside of shitting in the street about Adam and Cain as loudly and violently as possible so I don't think we need to fear that.

certain players under investigation on the other hand is a different story.

>>5389169
I think Sanguine is playing the Prince, he saw Snguine and his ilk as the tool he needed to consolidated the power and authority of crown and intimidate the dukes into compliance. His speech to us in the ball speaks volumes of his confidence/arrogance and how he believes he is destined for something greater than simply being the next king.

>>5389196
Yeah for sure

>>5389196
It's either he's playing him or the Prince knows more than we do about the forbidden lore involving the sons and given the speech I am inclined to think he does.

regarding the dukes we know they each have their own issues, Montbrun is suffering its own crisis of authority and seems geared towards both an external and internal conflict and its dire enough for the Duke to be resorting to slavery to fund things, Fallavon is perpetually fighting the wilds and outlaws that inhabit the deeper woods and the bluejays seem to be well established with the backing of the Fey as patrons.

we know well Romanie has its problems with the Deadmen and its lowkey a source of Impoverishment for the duchy as it requires constant vigilance.

Aubrey and Pascae are harder to peg for longstanding issues as the two seem largely peaceful and prosperous enough but in fairness Aubrey is the crowns own duchy.

>>5389216
>Forgetting to finish the point

goddamit, my point with the dukes was they are each a complex and nuanced political situation, Montbrun has been clearly pushed into reliance on the Kingsmen, Pascae is clearly sitting comfortable as a stable duchy and Romanie is complicated by the bindings of the faith and the need for martial readiness against the deadmen.

>>5388288
>The Angel has spoken, surely this is a sign. But to convince others you will need to obtain more concrete proof of the connection. As an outsider it will be difficult, a foreign knight asking the wrong questions in this foreign land will stick out like a beastman in courtly attire. But the Angel will provide. Investigate further before reporting. [Hearty]

verily >>5386927

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> SELECTED: The Angel has spoken, surely this is a sign. But to convince others you will need to obtain more concrete proof of the connection. As an outsider it will be difficult, a foreign knight asking the wrong questions in this foreign land will stick out like a beastman in courtly attire. But the Angel will provide. Investigate further before reporting. [Hearty]

Every encounter with the Divine leaves you terrified and rejoiced, just as much as the awful and glorious first day that you were blessed with a vision of the Angel. But you know that you cannot fail to act on this message, despite the risks. So what if you are a simple knight and unequipped for spying and skullduggery? You will find the answers to your questions, the proof to quell the doubters. Grant Sir Gilbern a hundred spies and a thousand secret letters, none can match the Angel on your shoulder.

The Crown Prince’s ruthless ambition concerns you, his connection to the Faction troubles you. His far-reaching knowledge and mere displeasure, well… you will not say it scares you. Not aloud. But even you, a knight of action and far less educated in politics than your sisters, even you can see that Langland as an ally would serve the realm of Cantôn better than having it as it’s foe. Provided the nation is not sold like chattel for trading concessions… is it truly a bad thing for the realm?

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Your companions watch you carefully, but you assure them you are well enough to walk. The concern for their liege is touching, but also a tad humiliating. You are no cripple! As your party leaves the College of Admirals, less a public debate now and more bordering a riot, the conversation returns to your translator’s time on the continent. Eventually your loose personal connection with House de Broulert is revealed. When you admit that you are responsible for the death of a man who was most likely the grandson of the man who took his arm, albeit accidental, Fabio the Elder demands you receive a further discount to his services. This sits less easily with you, but the Freeblade veteran insists on the discount to his services. You think of the man dead by your hand, the gallant knight of Pascae that had the upper hand in the duel and then gallantly returned your sword to continue the challenge… an act of chivalry that he did not long live to regret. A good knight of Pascae died that die, a loss that was sadly unnecessary and entirely avoidable. But that consequence of your hot temper is in the past and you have done your penance on the Short Walk. Your sin is atoned for in full. Is it not?

>+1 Sequin [Wealth: 110 Sequins]

Feuds and sins aside, Fabio the Elder continues to be a valuable investment with his local knowledge. He is not so unsubtle as to suggest you’d be interested in anything other than a good meal and a clean bed, but he does inform you of two reputable taverns that have certain affiliations.

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>You will request a room at the Order of the Trident lodge. As a noble son of Cantôn you will be entitled to comfortable lodgings at a pittance. You are keenly interested in what views the members of that Order may hold about the viability of this potential treaty in the works, combatting piracy along the trade routes is their chief concern. [Haughty]

>The Hangman’s Harp is a somewhat rougher option, but a popular choice among certain Freeblade Companies. Monied members of the Bastards of Lys, the Axemen of Lorne and others of varying degrees of fame and infamy are known to frequent there. From today’s debate, you’re led to believe that these types might be considered Moretti loyalists, or least connected. [Hearty]

>The Cooing Maiden is closer to the docks and perhaps the least prestigious options, bravos carrying the Giorgio name and various officers of the Third Fleet are known to stop by there. It is also close to the only church of the True Faith in town. It is Sandag tomorrow and you intend to spend most of the day in prayer following today’s revelations. [Idealist]

>>5389342
>Fabio the Elder demands you receive a further discount to his services. This sits less easily with you, but the Freeblade veteran insists on the discount to his services
>the gallant knight of Pascae that had the upper hand in the duel and then gallantly returned your sword

Amateur repetition...

>>5389342
>The Hangman’s Harp is a somewhat rougher option, but a popular choice among certain Freeblade Companies. Monied members of the Bastards of Lys, the Axemen of Lorne and others of varying degrees of fame and infamy are known to frequent there. From today’s debate, you’re led to believe that these types might be considered Moretti loyalists, or least connected. [Hearty]

>The Cooing Maiden is closer to the docks and perhaps the least prestigious options, bravos carrying the Giorgio name and various officers of the Third Fleet are known to stop by there. It is also close to the only church of the True Faith in town. It is Sandag tomorrow and you intend to spend most of the day in prayer following today’s revelations. [Idealist]

Either of these options is fine with me since we've decided to investigate. I think either will provide possible information, either from Morettis men themselves or their rivals the Giorgios and I mean hey, nice and close to the church

V e r i f i c a t i o n
>>5386340

I have to say as well, yesterdays little mini-cliff hanger where you revealed the "Our future is to the East!" bit before continuing in the next post almost had me shitting my pants. I thought it was going to be all out war and we'd have to head home immediately to spread the word and prepare before you finished posting. 10/10 would shit again

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>>5389346
>10/10 would shit again

Exactly the kind of review I'm aiming for in these threads.

>>5389342
>The Hangman’s Harp is a somewhat rougher option, but a popular choice among certain Freeblade Companies. Monied members of the Bastards of Lys, the Axemen of Lorne and others of varying degrees of fame and infamy are known to frequent there. From today’s debate, you’re led to believe that these types might be considered Moretti loyalists, or least connected. [Hearty]

Honestly its a hard call, the Mercenaries at the Hangman are a likely source of intelligence while the Cooing Maiden is low profile for our endeavors.

But we should go with the hangman not only for the intel but also because if we are investigated ourselves for whatever reason our lodgings will raise less questions.

>>5386324
copperclipping pass

>>5389342
>The Hangman’s Harp is a somewhat rougher option, but a popular choice among certain Freeblade Companies. Monied members of the Bastards of Lys, the Axemen of Lorne and others of varying degrees of fame and infamy are known to frequent there. From today’s debate, you’re led to believe that these types might be considered Moretti loyalists, or least connected. [Hearty]

Best way to make some innocent inquiries on the matter. A knight of Canton interested in what Admiral Moretti had to say isn't the most outlandish thing to happen - and besides, we can see if Moretti has ties to the Golden Sun Company.

>>5386499
Verification.

>>5389083
I would argue that slavery is indeed more different from serfdom. While the serf has many obligations that limit his rights and movement, he still has -some- rights vested to him by the system. He's not a piece of property to be used and discarded according to the will of a fickle master, he is somewhat protected by a rudimentary "rule of law". Altough, serfs and commonfolk do enjoy different right depending on the Duchy they come from. Pascaean commoners are well-off and they often hold more wealth than the nobles itself, while in FUCK Fallavon they are clearly more on the mercy of their lords, as we have seen from Lord Lardarse's and Sinclair's behaviour.
>>5389342
>The Hangman’s Harp is a somewhat rougher option, but a popular choice among certain Freeblade Companies. Monied members of the Bastards of Lys, the Axemen of Lorne and others of varying degrees of fame and infamy are known to frequent there. From today’s debate, you’re led to believe that these types might be considered Moretti loyalists, or least connected. [Hearty]
All options are very tempting and I was torn between this one and the Trident one, but considering we already dedicated ourselves to investigation, this might prove the better option. But, I would still like for us to visit the Order and see if we can find an ally in this foreign land.
>>5386322
確認

>>5389372
>Pascaean commoners are well-off and they often hold more wealth than the nobles itself

While it is true Pascaean peasants can enjoy a level of wealth nearing or the same as some of the Gentry they are also as we witnessed subject to practically slavery in the pursuit of profits digging channels for the purposes of said profit if they can be subjected to it by law.

I half suspect when we get to Cathaggi that we will find similar diversity in the treatment of slaves and the potential positions they can hold within the world there.

>>5389342
>The Hangman’s Harp is a somewhat rougher option, but a popular choice among certain Freeblade Companies. Monied members of the Bastards of Lys, the Axemen of Lorne and others of varying degrees of fame and infamy are known to frequent there. From today’s debate, you’re led to believe that these types might be considered Moretti loyalists, or least connected. [Hearty]

>>5389342
>The Hangman’s Harp is a somewhat rougher option, but a popular choice among certain Freeblade Companies. Monied members of the Bastards of Lys, the Axemen of Lorne and others of varying degrees of fame and infamy are known to frequent there. From today’s debate, you’re led to believe that these types might be considered Moretti loyalists, or least connected. [Hearty]

verifiy >>5386676

>>5389342
>You will request a room at the Order of the Trident lodge. As a noble son of Cantôn you will be entitled to comfortable lodgings at a pittance. You are keenly interested in what views the members of that Order may hold about the viability of this potential treaty in the works, combatting piracy along the trade routes is their chief concern. [Haughty]
matching up more with the Tridents can only do us good.

verily >>5386927

>>5389342
>>The Hangman’s Harp is a somewhat rougher option, but a popular choice among certain Freeblade Companies. Monied members of the Bastards of Lys, the Axemen of Lorne and others of varying degrees of fame and infamy are known to frequent there. From today’s debate, you’re led to believe that these types might be considered Moretti loyalists, or least connected. [Hearty]

Speaking with the freeblades will probably be the better option for getting information here.

me >>5386453

>>5389342
>The Hangman’s Harp is a somewhat rougher option, but a popular choice among certain Freeblade Companies. Monied members of the Bastards of Lys, the Axemen of Lorne and others of varying degrees of fame and infamy are known to frequent there. From today’s debate, you’re led to believe that these types might be considered Moretti loyalists, or least connected. [Hearty]

I can't wait for emile to fuck this up and have to kill his way out again

>>5386429
That's me

>>5389342
>>The Hangman’s Harp is a somewhat rougher option, but a popular choice among certain Freeblade Companies. Monied members of the Bastards of Lys, the Axemen of Lorne and others of varying degrees of fame and infamy are known to frequent there. From today’s debate, you’re led to believe that these types might be considered Moretti loyalists, or least connected. [Hearty]
Into the lion's den.

>>5389342
>>The Cooing Maiden is closer to the docks and perhaps the least prestigious options, bravos carrying the Giorgio name and various officers of the Third Fleet are known to stop by there. It is also close to the only church of the True Faith in town. It is Sandag tomorrow and you intend to spend most of the day in prayer following today’s revelations. [Idealist]

I think a Cantonian nobleman with a reputation like ours, staying with a bunch of mercenaries is bound to raise some eyebrows among unsavory parties. At least with the Cooing Maiden, we can investigate and have plausible deniability as we can also take care of matters of piety while we're here.

Verification: >>5386477

>>5389342
>>5389342
>The Hangman’s Harp is a somewhat rougher option, but a popular choice among certain Freeblade Companies. Monied members of the Bastards of Lys, the Axemen of Lorne and others of varying degrees of fame and infamy are known to frequent there. From today’s debate, you’re led to believe that these types might be considered Moretti loyalists, or least connected. [Hearty]
Since you ll want to find clues.
>>5386458
My little v

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> SELCECTED. The Hangman’s Harp is a somewhat rougher option, but a popular choice among certain Freeblade Companies. Monied members of the Bastards of Lys, the Axemen of Lorne and others of varying degrees of fame and infamy are known to frequent there. From today’s debate, you’re led to believe that these types might be considered Moretti loyalists, or least connected. [Hearty] Anon write-ins were wise to keep an eye out for that potential Golden Sun connection.

The Hangman’s Harp is not exactly the most prestigious of establishments, the sign is crooked and the owners appear to have permanently shuttered one of the windows where the glass has been shattered. You’ve little notion as to whether that was due to a discontent pedestrian throwing something in, or an unruly patron being thrown out. Times were you wouldn’t be seen dead in such a place, but you are more interested in the potential intel to be garnered here than whether the paint is flaking pain or the chairs in the common room are worn and splintered. The ale at least, you are forced to admit, does go down quite well. It goes some way in explaining why so many Freeblade mercenaries frequent this place, such rough and ready sorts are doubtless more concerned with the quality of the drink than the environment they sip it in.

The Bastards of Lys are easy enough to spot, crowded around several tables in their patchwork cloaks distinctly at odds with the usual billowing Lanlish fashion. Upon each of their right shoulders, sewn in to the cloth, is a depiction of a crowned female Saint shedding a single tear. It’s not Salve Reginae, and the sigil almost appears Cantish in design from what you can tell, but if Lys is indeed the name of this supposed Saint it is not one you immediately recognise. Though all the men you see speak Langlish fluently, you occasionally hear a smattering of your mother tongue in snippets of conversation. Perhaps some of these men are also from Cantôn, though none you would think to be the noble blooded sort.

To your surprise the Axemen of Lorne are mostly comprised of Norsikaans, though you do spot the odd Langlish sellsword wearing their trademark sigil of three silver axes in some fashion. Fabio is unfamiliar with the Axemen beyond their public reputation, but he confirms that their company is one of the oldest he is aware of. Founded by If a Norsikaan fighter finds themselves in Langland and short of coin, the Axemen are a promising port of call. Apparently, every man amongst them from huscarl to halberdier or arbalest must by the rules of the Company be armed at all times with an axe, be it a great two-handed longaxe or a smaller token hatchet. There is a rumour that they cannot remove it even when relieving themselves or bedding a woman. Fabio admits he is uncertain whether this is a joke, perhaps at the expense of newer recruits.

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There are other Freeblade sorts present aside from these two predominant groups, but most you do not recognise. Most. There is man at the end of the bar, Langlish through and through with his twirling moustache. But it is the striking blue and red uniform, the sun emblazoned across his fine breastplate, that captures your attention. The presence of a Golden Sun Officer at a bar for Moretti supporters is noteworthy, given your knowledge of their previous employment with the Faction, but hardly evidence itself. Taking up with him is the most obvious avenue if you want to explore evidence of a connection between the Faction and the Moretti family. But given your past interactions, it is also the option most likely to have you recognised.

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>Luca Bianchi, officer of the Golden Suns. He’s not one of the members of the Golden Sun that you recognise from Fallavon or present with their Captain-General Lorenzo, so there is no risk of him recognising you. This is the most promising lead for evidence of the connection, you are confident you can sidestep any suspicion over the course of the night with a few innocent questions. You are up to the task. [Intrigue: Golden Sun Company] + [Haughty]

> Percy of Darbyshire, Sub-Lieutenant. A fellow countryman of yours, though he looks to have been with the Bastards for many years now. Fabio will be there to translate the wider discussion with the Langlish present for you, but will be superfluous for this discussion. You’ve also spent several months away from the continent, it will be good to talk to another man of Cantôn that isn’t another pilgrim for once. [Intrigue: Bastards of Lys] + [Hearty]

> Harald Redpaw, the Eleventh Axe. You believe the number denotes some sort of rank, which puts him fairly high up in the Company. As a foreigner himself, he’s the least likely to have a significant understanding of the situation beyond his immediate orders. But he is the also the most likely not to be on the lookout from suspected ulterior motives in a shared drink with a stranger. At worst, he will turn out to be an impolite drinking companion. [Intrigue: Axemen of Lorne] + [Idealist]

Going to a work drinks thing tomorrow, so there won't be an update that night. Not ruling out drunk QM messages... But I'll try to behave and not make the weekend a write-off.

>>5390384
>Luca Bianchi, officer of the Golden Suns. He’s not one of the members of the Golden Sun that you recognise from Fallavon or present with their Captain-General Lorenzo, so there is no risk of him recognising you. This is the most promising lead for evidence of the connection, you are confident you can sidestep any suspicion over the course of the night with a few innocent questions. You are up to the task. [Intrigue: Golden Sun Company] + [Haughty]

Verify me daddy
>>5386340

>>5390384
> Percy of Darbyshire, Sub-Lieutenant. A fellow countryman of yours, though he looks to have been with the Bastards for many years now. Fabio will be there to translate the wider discussion with the Langlish present for you, but will be superfluous for this discussion. You’ve also spent several months away from the continent, it will be good to talk to another man of Cantôn that isn’t another pilgrim for once. [Intrigue: Bastards of Lys] + [Hearty]
Hold the fuck up, this man is from Lord Lardarse's town. This is actually a good thing. If he hears how we embarassed the fat lord, we may just get in his good graces, and therefore have a good gateway into more intrigue. Besides, Moretti did mention these guys specifically along with the Axes, so they should be our main focus.
>>5386322
पुष्टिकरण

>>5390384

>>5387209

> Percy of Darbyshire, Sub-Lieutenant. A fellow countryman of yours, though he looks to have been with the Bastards for many years now. Fabio will be there to translate the wider discussion with the Langlish present for you, but will be superfluous for this discussion. You’ve also spent several months away from the continent, it will be good to talk to another man of Cantôn that isn’t another pilgrim for once. [Intrigue: Bastards of Lys] + [Hearty]

>>5390392
Oh crap you are right. We have to hope that he hates Lord Fitchener as much as we do, that's easy leverage.

>>5389342
>>The Hangman’s Harp is a somewhat rougher option, but a popular choice among certain Freeblade Companies. Monied members of the Bastards of Lys, the Axemen of Lorne and others of varying degrees of fame and infamy are known to frequent there. From today’s debate, you’re led to believe that these types might be considered Moretti loyalists, or least connected. [Hearty]

>>5390384
>Percy of Darbyshire, Sub-Lieutenant. A fellow countryman of yours, though he looks to have been with the Bastards for many years now. Fabio will be there to translate the wider discussion with the Langlish present for you, but will be superfluous for this discussion. You’ve also spent several months away from the continent, it will be good to talk to another man of Cantôn that isn’t another pilgrim for once. [Intrigue: Bastards of Lys] + [Hearty]

>>5390384
Goddamn I love Battle Brothers.

>>5390416
Didn't see that there was a new post

>>5390384
>>Luca Bianchi, officer of the Golden Suns. He’s not one of the members of the Golden Sun that you recognise from Fallavon or present with their Captain-General Lorenzo, so there is no risk of him recognising you. This is the most promising lead for evidence of the connection, you are confident you can sidestep any suspicion over the course of the night with a few innocent questions. You are up to the task. [Intrigue: Golden Sun Company] + [Haughty]

>>5390384
>> Harald Redpaw, the Eleventh Axe. You believe the number denotes some sort of rank, which puts him fairly high up in the Company. As a foreigner himself, he’s the least likely to have a significant understanding of the situation beyond his immediate orders. But he is the also the most likely not to be on the lookout from suspected ulterior motives in a shared drink with a stranger. At worst, he will turn out to be an impolite drinking companion. [Intrigue: Axemen of Lorne] + [Idealist]

>>5386441
v

>>5390384
>Luca Bianchi, officer of the Golden Suns. He’s not one of the members of the Golden Sun that you recognise from Fallavon or present with their Captain-General Lorenzo, so there is no risk of him recognising you. This is the most promising lead for evidence of the connection, you are confident you can sidestep any suspicion over the course of the night with a few innocent questions. You are up to the task. [Intrigue: Golden Sun Company] + [Haughty]

>>5386458
My v post

>>5390384
>> Percy of Darbyshire, Sub-Lieutenant. A fellow countryman of yours, though he looks to have been with the Bastards for many years now. Fabio will be there to translate the wider discussion with the Langlish present for you, but will be superfluous for this discussion. You’ve also spent several months away from the continent, it will be good to talk to another man of Cantôn that isn’t another pilgrim for once. [Intrigue: Bastards of Lys] + [Hearty]

me >>5386453

>>5390392
Good catch, brother. We might be able to leverage that into some method of getting info. Like an introduction to the Golden Sons officer even.

I'm torn, the Golden sons are a follow up lead while the Bastards of Lys and the Axe's are prospective contracts with the Admiral and will likely have the information we need, though I can Imagine that after the battle in Fallavon the sons are short on men to recruit which might make a man like us a prospect to consider and thus a good line of investigation.

>>5390384
> Percy of Darbyshire, Sub-Lieutenant. A fellow countryman of yours, though he looks to have been with the Bastards for many years now. Fabio will be there to translate the wider discussion with the Langlish present for you, but will be superfluous for this discussion. You’ve also spent several months away from the continent, it will be good to talk to another man of Cantôn that isn’t another pilgrim for once. [Intrigue: Bastards of Lys] + [Hearty]

>>5390392
Good catch, I would have gone for the Golden Sun if you haven't noticed this.

>>5387190
OG post.

>>5390384
> Percy of Darbyshire, Sub-Lieutenant. A fellow countryman of yours, though he looks to have been with the Bastards for many years now. Fabio will be there to translate the wider discussion with the Langlish present for you, but will be superfluous for this discussion. You’ve also spent several months away from the continent, it will be good to talk to another man of Cantôn that isn’t another pilgrim for once. [Intrigue: Bastards of Lys] + [Hearty]
Considering the type of man Lord Lardass is it seems likely he is here because of the man, though we should still feel him out on the subject first as he might not resent the knave. for all we know the man might have been his beloved mentor or real father or any number of things

So it's safe to assume he isn't a knight from the name right? Or he would have had a last name or be called Percy dan Darbyshire

>>5386395
literately me

>>5390384
>Luca Bianchi, officer of the Golden Suns. He’s not one of the members of the Golden Sun that you recognise from Fallavon or present with their Captain-General Lorenzo, so there is no risk of him recognising you. This is the most promising lead for evidence of the connection, you are confident you can sidestep any suspicion over the course of the night with a few innocent questions. You are up to the task. [Intrigue: Golden Sun Company] + [Haughty]

There's the Westfold Waters between us and Canton, we have a Vancewell favor, a hyper-curious critter, an angel who might be entirely made up by our mind and we're in a pub full of copper-clippers.

Hit it.

>>5386499
Moi.

>>5390384
>> Percy of Darbyshire, Sub-Lieutenant. A fellow countryman of yours, though he looks to have been with the Bastards for many years now. Fabio will be there to translate the wider discussion with the Langlish present for you, but will be superfluous for this discussion. You’ve also spent several months away from the continent, it will be good to talk to another man of Cantôn that isn’t another pilgrim for once. [Intrigue: Bastards of Lys] + [Hearty]
>>5386366
me

remember that fat fuck didn't care about our squire because he was low born i would assume the same would be true for a bastard born son

>>5390384
>Percy of Darbyshire, Sub-Lieutenant. A fellow countryman of yours, though he looks to have been with the Bastards for many years now. Fabio will be there to translate the wider discussion with the Langlish present for you, but will be superfluous for this discussion. You’ve also spent several months away from the continent, it will be good to talk to another man of Cantôn that isn’t another pilgrim for once. [Intrigue: Bastards of Lys] + [Hearty]
He's a start anyways. Just feel like we should steer clear of the Golden Sun guy unless everyone else gets us nowhere

>>5390383
Founded by who?

>>5390925
*Founded by an exiled Norsikaan Jarl

>>5390942
Thanks.

>>5390384
Wait, does anyone know what happened to Norwache? I feel like he disappeared somewhere.

>>5391002
He followed you to Pascae, but did not join your pilgrimage.

>>5391012
Oh damn. Think we need a send off omake then.

>>5391012
Damn we should've grilled he when we had the chance

>>5390384
> Percy of Darbyshire, Sub-Lieutenant. A fellow countryman of yours, though he looks to have been with the Bastards for many years now. Fabio will be there to translate the wider discussion with the Langlish present for you, but will be superfluous for this discussion. You’ve also spent several months away from the continent, it will be good to talk to another man of Cantôn that isn’t another pilgrim for once. [Intrigue: Bastards of Lys] + [Hearty]
Was actually just re-reading that thread. God we were a bunch of hoolagins in Darbeyshire lol

>>5386406
Hello againr

>>5391101
We are only holigans when the situation demands it. lmao.

>>5390384
>>Luca Bianchi, officer of the Golden Suns. He’s not one of the members of the Golden Sun that you recognise from Fallavon or present with their Captain-General Lorenzo, so there is no risk of him recognising you. This is the most promising lead for evidence of the connection, you are confident you can sidestep any suspicion over the course of the night with a few innocent questions. You are up to the task. [Intrigue: Golden Sun Company] + [Haughty]

Forgot to vote. Might as well speak to him before word of the company's shit in canton get back to him.

here >>5387130

>>5391101
>Rock up after defeating bandits on his lands
>Guards aren't up to letting us in despite forewarning from the pilgrims
>Squire get arrested and beaten for daring to have instructions from us to convey to the Baliff/lord about a deal made
>lord Fatass larper gets shitty the moment we mention any redeeming qualities in Mikhail or a commoner
>have to fight his fucking knight over it

Fuck that guy, we weren't hooliganing we were asking for our retinue to be treated with a shred of basic hospitality and he threw a bitchfit over it.

Furthermore fuck Fallavon

>>5391112
For sure it was deserved! Like Lord Bristlecone said, a bear misbehaves when needed
>>5391224
I concur with this Anon - fuck Fallavon. Hopefully all of Fallavon knows not to fuck with the true king of the woods, the Heir of Ursen

>>5390384
>Luca Bianchi, officer of the Golden Suns. He’s not one of the members of the Golden Sun that you recognise from Fallavon or present with their Captain-General Lorenzo, so there is no risk of him recognising you. This is the most promising lead for evidence of the connection, you are confident you can sidestep any suspicion over the course of the night with a few innocent questions. You are up to the task. [Intrigue: Golden Sun Company] + [Haughty]

verify >>5386676

>>5390392
Good pick up anon, backing this.

>>5387202
Linking back

>>5390384
>Luca Bianchi, officer of the Golden Suns. He’s not one of the members of the Golden Sun that you recognise from Fallavon or present with their Captain-General Lorenzo, so there is no risk of him recognising you. This is the most promising lead for evidence of the connection, you are confident you can sidestep any suspicion over the course of the night with a few innocent questions. You are up to the task. [Intrigue: Golden Sun Company] + [Haughty]

verily>>5386927

>>5390384

> Percy of Darbyshire, Sub-Lieutenant. A fellow countryman of yours, though he looks to have been with the Bastards for many years now. Fabio will be there to translate the wider discussion with the Langlish present for you, but will be superfluous for this discussion. You’ve also spent several months away from the continent, it will be good to talk to another man of Cantôn that isn’t another pilgrim for once. [Intrigue: Bastards of Lys] + [Hearty]

>>5386434
Pass

>>5390384
>Percy of Darbyshire, Sub-Lieutenant. A fellow countryman of yours, though he looks to have been with the Bastards for many years now. Fabio will be there to translate the wider discussion with the Langlish present for you, but will be superfluous for this discussion. You’ve also spent several months away from the continent, it will be good to talk to another man of Cantôn that isn’t another pilgrim for once. [Intrigue: Bastards of Lys] + [Hearty]

>>5386704
This is me boss

Also dragon bro when?

>>5390384
> Percy of Darbyshire, Sub-Lieutenant. A fellow countryman of yours, though he looks to have been with the Bastards for many years now. Fabio will be there to translate the wider discussion with the Langlish present for you, but will be superfluous for this discussion. You’ve also spent several months away from the continent, it will be good to talk to another man of Cantôn that isn’t another pilgrim for once. [Intrigue: Bastards of Lys] + [Hearty]

Fuck it, at the very least we have an in with lord fatfucks embarrasment to draw on and we likely won't get the foreigner penalty for the Intrigue in theory.

>>5386324
V card

>>5390384
>> Percy of Darbyshire, Sub-Lieutenant. A fellow countryman of yours, though he looks to have been with the Bastards for many years now. Fabio will be there to translate the wider discussion with the Langlish present for you, but will be superfluous for this discussion. You’ve also spent several months away from the continent, it will be good to talk to another man of Cantôn that isn’t another pilgrim for once. [Intrigue: Bastards of Lys] + [Hearty]

I like the idea that Emile Just can't help himself and wants to talk to another cantonian for once

>>5386443
Verifyin

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Sorry lads, a bit dusty tonight. I’ll be back at it tomorrow.

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>>5392290
ok

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>>5392290
See you then boss

>>5392290
Take care bossman

>>5392290
Any backup plans for where to go when cloudflare takes 4chan offline?

>>5392914
it won't

>>5390384
> Percy of Darbyshire, Sub-Lieutenant. A fellow countryman of yours, though he looks to have been with the Bastards for many years now. Fabio will be there to translate the wider discussion with the Langlish present for you, but will be superfluous for this discussion. You’ve also spent several months away from the continent, it will be good to talk to another man of Cantôn that isn’t another pilgrim for once. [Intrigue: Bastards of Lys] + [Hearty]

>>5386429
thats me right dere

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>>5392290
see you later m8 we will be waiting

>>5392960
They took kiwi farms down. Probably won't be long until people are nagging them to axe us next

>>5392997
I still doubt it, but in the case anything does happen, Forgotten will likely make a post on his Twitter to advise where the thread will continue
https://twitter.com/BlackCompany666

>>5392997
They only caved because the dipshits on KF literally could not stop themselves from threatening to bomb people, unless retards on 4chan start doing that I don't think it's worth worrying about

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> SELECTED. Percy of Darbyshire, Sub-Lieutenant. A fellow countryman of yours, though he looks to have been with the Bastards for many years now. Fabio will be there to translate the wider discussion with the Langlish present for you, but will be superfluous for this discussion. You’ve also spent several months away from the continent, it will be good to talk to another man of Cantôn that isn’t another pilgrim for once. [Intrigue: Bastards of Lys] + [Hearty]

I will take rolls now, but there will not be a content update for another 8 hours or so.

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Intrigue Roll: Getting information from the Bastards of Lys
> Subtle Inquiry / Higher Social Standing 60DC
> Stranger in a Foreign Land -15DC
> Percy: Stranger in a Foreign Land +10DC He’s been here longer
> Animal Companion: Lady Stoutsworth +1 Re-Roll
> Lady Vancewell Favour +6DC, +1 Re-Roll
> Reliable Langlish Translator: Can use re-rolls on double fails in this test
> Excellent Write-in: Fuck Fallavon +15DC, +1 Re-Roll
> 76 DC

Double Fail = Eyes on you. Even if the Bastards are none the wiser, your questions have not gone unnoticed.
0 = A spy in our midst! Your unsubtle interrogation quickly raises the ire of the present Bastards of Lys. Accusations of you being either a foreign agent or spy from a rival family soon follow, you will need to do some fast talking to leave here without resorting to violence. [Hard Persuade Roll]
1 = Why all the questions? While you do garner some general information, your questioning leads to suspicion from the Bastards and you are eventually given the cold shoulder. But no one seems inclined to take it further than that.
2 = Selling points. Under the misapprehension he is speaking with a potential recruit, and a valuable one at that, your countryman shares more than he wisely should of their contracts. But his actual knowledge of future endeavours is limited.
3 = Inner Circle. This trusted officer is friendly and actively trying to recruit a valuable noble warrior. But you get the distinction impression he knows more than just general rumours of a future contract, and you think he is not too far from spilling it if you buy him another round. Something that is tangible evidence. [Hard Intrigue Roll]
Double Success = That’s going in my report. You discover something not related to your current investigation, but interesting all the same. Vancewell Favour Bonus.

3 rolls of 1d100. You have THREE re-rolls.

Fuck Fallavon, amiright?

Anons were wise to pick up on the Fuck Fallavon (Lord Fitchener) connection, and I like the idea of Emile also just wanting to speak non-foreigners for a change. Even one who is not a noble. The bonus from Fabio the Elder will be more directed at the wider Langlish crowd than your Cantonian target in particular.

I also note that anons generally seem happy to share everything with both Sir Gilbern and House Andrei women. Going forward, I will assume that your reports are largely the same to both parties unless there is something compromising or highly specific (or it relates to an Oath of Silence like the Sins).

Rolled 13 (1d100)

>>5393145
V card >>5386324

INTRIGUE GET

Rolled 37 (1d100)

>>5393145
>>5386429
ROLLAN

Need a dub success for evil wife to be even more hot and bothered right now!

Rolled 24 (1d100)

>>5393145


me>>5386340

>>5393145

>>5386383
Verified

>>5393174
Fuck

I almost think its worth using our rerolls for a double, yes we run the risk of crit or double fails but the following roll will be hard.

>>5393178
Considering the following roll will be hard it may be best NOT to waste a re-roll no?

>>5393180
yeah wow I didn't consider re-rolls might not refresh consider that quashed.

>>5393180
I would say that we should reroll nonetheless.

>>5393184
It's a 6% chance to get a doubles pass, I don't think it's worth it.

Ehhh, the odds are on our side that even if we reroll things will be fine even if nothing improves, but there's still a chance we fuck up and hit a double or crit fail because we got too greedy

>>5393190
1% chance to score Vancewell when anon rerolled and got the crit. Gotta live dangerously if you want the villain waifu.

>>5393145
Re-Rolling is not worth it

>>5393145
Ayy. Fuck fallavon.

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Keep up that rolling, gents!

> 3 SUCCESS. Inner Circle. This trusted officer is friendly and actively trying to recruit a valuable noble warrior. But you get the distinction impression he knows more than just general rumours of a future contract, and you think he is not too far from spilling it if you buy him another round. Something that is tangible evidence. [Hard Intrigue Roll]

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Intrigue Roll: Pressing information from the Bastards of Lys
> Subtle Inquiry / Higher Social Standing 60DC
> Pressing the Question -20DC, +1 Adverse Re-Roll
> Stranger in a Foreign Land -15DC
> Percy: Stranger in a Foreign Land +10DC
> Animal Companion: Lady Stoutsworth +1 Re-Roll
> Lady Vancewell Favour +6DC, +1 Re-Roll
> Reliable Langlish Translator: Can use re-rolls on double fails in this test
> Excellent Write-in: Fuck Fallavon +15DC, +1 Re-Roll
> 56 DC

Double Fail = Eyes on you. Even if the Bastards are none the wiser, your questions have not gone unnoticed. You will be followed.
0 = Exposed! You’ve pushed your interrogation too hard! Accusations fly of you being either a foreign agent or spy from a rival family, and you have hostile Bastards of Lys on every side of you. This will be ugly. [Combat]
1 = Who do you work for?! It takes a while for the Bastards to realise you’re milking them of information, but when they do the atmosphere quickly becomes unpleasant. While you did elicit actionable intel, you will need to do some fast talking to leave here without resorting to violence. [Hard Persuade Roll]
2 = You should sign up! We’re going places… Keen to secure a promising recruit, the veteran gives you significant information about their next contract. Out of context it means little to you, and you have nothing to go on beyond a drunk mercenary’s word right now. But it’s. And one you can verify with some further investigation over the next few days. His comrades eventually realise the prominence of his wagging tongue and shut him up, but they don’t immediately seem suspicious of your motivations. It should be simple enough to extricate yourself for the night without alerting anyone. [Counter-Intrigue Roll]
3 = We’re gonna be rich, I tell. Rich! And here’s why… Deeper into his cups than he realised, and surprisingly well-informed on the future contracts of the Bastards, you’re freely given selling points that goes enticing a potential recruit to actually valuable information. Information that is verifiable at no great effort or risk to yourself. If his comrades had been paying attention, they’d have realised that we was telling you things that he shouldn’t even know, let alone be sharing with others.
Double Success = We can use this. You discover something not related to your current investigation, but nonetheless advantageous to your allies. Vancewell Favour Bonus.

3 rolls of 1d100. You have THREE re-rolls.
There is ONE adverse re-roll. NEW ROLLERS PLEASE.

Fuck Fallavon? FUCK Fallavon.

Rolled 6 (1d100)

>>5393237
Lets goooo

Me >>5386453

Good luck lads

Roll them well kniggas

Rolled 51 (1d100)

>>5386366
me
>>5393237

>>5393251
>got through because of vancewells knickers

Rolled 95 (1d100)

>>5393237
Me
>>5386342

Rolled 71 (1d100)

>>5393258
REROLL

Rolled 91 (1d100)

>>5393259
One last time....

>>5393259
Anon please

Sorry lads. I'll wait for the adverse roll before deciding if I should spend the last reroll.

>>5393258
>>5393259
>>5393260
jesus christ, mate

>>5393258
>>5393259
>>5393260
What is wrong with you?

>>5393258
>>5393259
>>5393260
I blame Fallavon.... or copperclippers.

>>5393262
The psudo-random dice things is based off the server clock, next time just give it a little more time between rolls for less chance of rolling within a group like that. It's not fool proof obviously but it should help