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The land of Britain, 485 years after the birth of the Lord. Just last year, King Uther of Logres led a large army against the Saxons in Malahaut, and on the slopes of Mt. Damen smashed one of their armies away, but at great cost to the nobility of Britain. Many good knights were slain, and so the lords of Britain have had to knight many young men to try and replenish the ranks of knighthood. With the daily arrival in Britain of hundreds more Saxons from their barbarous home, strong sword-arms and canny minds will be needed to defend the country.  It is early spring, and the snows have melted from the roads, allowing men to travel to and from home again. You have all been summoned to Sarum, seat of Earl Roderick's court, to report to the Earl about your first winter as enfeoffed lords. Gathering at Allington-on-Bourne, home of the famously generous Sir Augustine, you are now preparing yourselves for the last half-day's ride to Sarum. A slightly chill wind blows through the courtyard of the motte-and-bailey fortifications as you grab the last few things you need for the journey. Welcome to Pendragon! As the above says, you're all hanging out at Sir Augustine's place, even if your manor is on the other side of Sarum. If you want to start heading straight for Sarum, or if you want to make sure you've got all you need for some time at the Earl's court, either's fine, but you don't want to waste too much time, the Earl's expecting you! For simplicity's sake, my GMing will be bolded, and OOC will be italicized. When we get to moments where you think you should roll, tell me what skill, trait, or passion you're using and the base level, along with any bonuses or maluses you see. E.g. "I'll attack the Saxon footman with my Spear. 15 to start with +5 for being horsed vs. a foot opponent." And thanks Beer for reminding me - post your finished character sheet in your first post. Recruitment thread here. Arujei fucked around with this message at Feb 6, 2013 around 21:27 |
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Sir Augustine de Allington-on-Bourne The massive knight beams with delight at the opportunity to engage his fellow knights with the hospitality that is the custom of the land. A hearty meal is set out while servants attend to the needs of his guests' horses and retinues. Great care is taking by Roderick, Augustine's steward, to ensure that everything is in its place and properly prepared for the upcoming journey. Not for the first time Augustine muses what would happen to the dear man should he find a wife; regardless of the steward's skill it would be supremely insulting for the Lady of the house to not be in charge. He dashes the thought away and resumes entertaining his guests. Though neither musically inclined nor exceptional at the skills of the court, the giant makes up for it in good cheer and confident words. A final meal is set out before the knights depart. He raises his glass in a toast. "My dear friends I thank you once again for permitting me to share my hospitality. I know all of you have troubled great distances, especially Sir Gerin and Sir Morien." The room chuckles at the mention of Augustine's neighbors. "I know we're all excited at the prospect of serving the Earl and Salisbury. Times have been tough, and in our duty we shall ensure the safety of our lands and kin while bringing glory to ourselves and families. To Glory!" Sir Augustine raises his glass and salutes his fellow knights. Satisfied that he has served his duty as host, he sits and beckons his guests to eat. pre:Sir Augustine de Allington-on-Bourne, a Vassal Knight Known to some as "The Bear" Beer4TheBeerGod fucked around with this message at Apr 16, 2013 around 00:33 |
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Lozengy Or and sable, an inescutcheon sable within an orle of the first.
GLORY: 1629
Glory This Year
Homeland: Salisbury
Culture: Cymric
Religion: British Christian
Lord: Sir Roderick, Earl of Salisbury
Current Class: Vassal Knight
Current Home: Allington
Age: 24
Distinctive Features: Tall, Bulging Biceps
Personality Traits
Chaste/Lustful 13/7
Energetic/Lazy 13/7
Forgiving/Vengeful 10/10
Generous/Selfish 16/4
Honest/Deceitful 10/10
Just/Arbitrary 10/10
Merciful/Cruel 10/10
Modest/Proud 13/7
Pious/Worldly 11/9
Prudent/Reckless 10/10
Temperate/Indulgent 13/7
Trusting/Suspicious 10/10
Valorous/Cowardly 15/5
Directed Traits
Passions
Concern (My People) 10
Love (Family) 15
Loyalty (Lord) 15
Hate (Irish) 13
Hate (Saxons) 8
Honor 15
Hospitality 18
Statistics
SIZ: 18 (Knockdown)
DEX: 12
STR: 15
CON: 12 (Major Wound)
APP: 8
Damage (STR+SIZ)/6: 6d6
Healing Rate (STR+CON)/10: 3
Movement Rate (STR+DEX)/10: 3
Total HP (SIZ+CON): 30
Unconscious (HP/4): 8
Skills
Awareness 10
Boating 1
Compose 1
Courtesy 13
Dancing 2
Faerie Lore 1
Falconry 3
First Aid 10
Flirting 3
Folklore 2
Gaming 25
Heraldry 10
Hunting 15
Intrigue 4
Orate 10
Play [Harp] 3
Read [Latin] 0
Recognize 4
Religion [Briton] 2
Romance 0
Singing 4
Stewardship 2
Swimming 2
Tourney 10
Combat Skills
Battle 15
Horsemanship 15
Weapon Skills
Sword 15
Spear Expertise 15
Dagger 5
Squire
Name: Perin
Age: 16
First Aid 6
Battle 1
Horsemanship 6
Romance 5
Sword 4
Family & Possessions
Family
Family Characteristic: Clever (+10 Gaming)
Mother: Diane (Alive & Married)
Siblings: Sister (Alive & Married), Sister (Alive & Married), Sister (Dead & Married)
Father's Siblings: Male (Alive & Married), Male (Alive & Married), Male (Alive & Married)
Mother's Siblings: Male (Alive & Unmarried), Male (Alive & Unmarried)
Old Knights
#1 Phelot, Mother's Brother (1st Son)
#2 Guy, Mother's Brother (2nd Son)
Middle-Aged Knights
#1 Alein, Father's Brother (2nd Son)
#2 Driant, Father's Brother (3rd Son)
#3 Hebes, Father's Brother (4th Son)
Young Knights
#1 Emerause, First Cousin (Maternal)
#2 Melion, First Sister's Husband
#3 Plaine, Third Sister's Husband
Holdings
Common Manor in Allington
-£4 Personal Expenses (Bachelor Knight)
-£1 Steward (Roderick, Stewardship 16)
-£1 Tutor (Intrigue)
-£1 Ditch & Rampart w/ Moat (+1 Glory, 4 DV)
-£1 Apiary (+1d2£. Income, Roll for Energetic, -1 Weather)
Treasury
Status: Ordinary Knight
0d
13s
£3
Equipment
Chainmail
Shield
2 Spears
Sword
Dagger
Fine Clothing (£1)
Personal Gear
Travel Gear
War Gear
Great Axe
Horses
#1 Charger (Aurum)
#2 Charger (Sable)
#3 Rouncy
#4 Rouncy
#5 Sumpter
#6 Rouncy
Army
Old Knights: 2
Middle-Aged Knights: 5
Young Knights: 3
Vassals: 0
Other Lineage Men: 10
Levy: 49
History
Great-Grandfather: Miles (1700 Glory)
Grandfather: Dalan I (1193 Starting Glory)
439: Grandfather fought at the Battle of Carlion and Survived (+75 Glory), Hate (Irish) 13.
440: Grandfather served garrison duty; killed by Pictish raiders, +20 Glory.
460: Father knighted, Dalan II (1129 Starting Glory).
464: Father marries a widow (+100 Glory).
463: Augustine is Born.
466: Father fought at the siege of Carlion and Survived (+60 Glory).
468: Father fought at the Battle of Snowdon and Survived (+90 Glory).
469: Father fought valiantly against the Saxtons (+200 Glory)
473: Father served garrison duty; saw little or no combat.
474: Father served garrison duty and survived (+25 Glory).
478: Father served garrison duty and died gloriously in Saxon raids on Salisbury (+1120 Glory).
478: Augustine is Squired.
484: Augustine is Knighted. Fails the Custom of the Leap.
485: Augustine saves Sir Dyffed, survives the Battle of Mearcred Creek and participates in a raid (+185 Glory).
486: Augustine kills a giant, aids the wizard Merlin, and single-handedly defeats Sir Cador for Dame Adwen (+122 Glory).
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Sir Philip de Thame Philip is restless with excitement. An entire lifetime spent in study and training, and finally the time had come to put education into practice. He grins openly at his peers, letting the genuine emotion go to good use. Sitting here among those he will call brother, the ambitious young knight feels contentment. This eve they will drink and make merry, and on the morrow they would start down the path to fortune and glory. It was a good beginning, as though Christ himself were blessing their work. Feeling suddenly inspired, he follows the giant host's toast with an enthusiastic cheer. Once the response dies down, he stands to address the room himself, "Fellows, I feel I speak for all when I say that truly Sir Augustine is as great in generosity as he is in body. We can but hope that our liege offers such fine hospitality." He pauses momentarily to let the small joke play out. "All jesting aside though, we have worked hard and proved our valor many times over. None can dispute our skill and nobility, but on the morrow we will have our first chance to prove much more. Not only that we are good and virtuous knights, but that we are men of learning and culture. Men capable of bringing honor to our lords and ourselves. Men that will cleave deep into our hated enemies. Men who will be remembered. So this night let us enjoy Sir Augustine's food and wine, for in the morn we go to make our destiny." pre:GLORY: 1351 Pending Glory 17 For giantslaying 50 For helping that goddamn wizard Skill Checks Homeland: Salisbury Culture: Briton Religion: Christian Distinguishing Feature: Barrel Chest Father's Name: Eliot Father's Class: Vassal Knight Son #: 1 Lord: Earl of Salisbury Current Class: Vassal Knight Current Home: Roundway Manor Age: 21, Born: 465 Personality Traits 13 Chaste/Lustful 7 13 Energetic/Lazy 7 10 Forgiving/Vengeful 10 13 Generous/Selfish 7 10 Honest/Deceitful 10 16 Just/Arbitrary 4 10 Merciful/Cruel 10 13 Modest/Proud 7 10 Pious/Worldly 10 9 Prudent/Reckless 11 13 Temperate/Indulgent 7 10 Trusting/Suspicious 10 15 Valorous/Cowardly 5 Directed Traits Distrust (Witches) +2 Trust (Sir Amig) +2 Passions Loyalty (Liege): 15 Love (Family): 15 Hospitality: 15 Honor: 15 Hatred (Saxons): 12 Concern (My People): 14 Friendship (Augustine, Morien, Twdr): 8 Statistics SIZ: 13 (Knockdown) DEX: 13 STR: 14 CON: 14 (Major Wound) APP: 11 Damage (STR+SIZ)/6: 5d6 Healing Rate (STR+CON)/10: 3 Movement Rate (STR+DEX)/10: 3 Total HP (SIZ+CON): 27 Unconscious (HP/4): 7 Skills Awareness: 10 Boating: 2 Compose: 1 Courtesy: 15 Dancing: 2 Faerie Lore: 1 Falconry: 3 First Aid: 12 Flirting: 3 Folklore: 2 Gaming: 3 Heraldry: 3 Hunting: 4 Intrigue: 15 Orate: 13 Play (Harp): 3 Read (Latin): 2 Recognize: 3 Religion (Christian): 2 Romance: 4 Singing: 2 Stewardship: 10 Swimming: 3 Tourney: 2 Combat Skills Battle: 10 Horsemanship: 15 Weapon Skills Sword: 15 Spear Expertise: 15 Dagger: 5 Equipment Chainmail & Shield Fine Clothing worth 10s Fine Clothing worth 1L 2 Spears Sword Dagger Magic Healing Potion Horses 1.) Charger - SIZ 34, DEX 17, STR 30, CON 12; Move 8; Armor 5; Unconscious 12; Major Wound 12; Knockdown 34; Hit Points 46; Healing Rate 4; Damage 6d6 2.) Rouncy - SIZ 26, DEX 10, STR 18, CON 14; Move 6; Armor 4; Unconscious 10; Major Wound 14; Knockdown 26; Hit Points 40; Healing Rate 3; Damage 4d6 3.) Rouncy - SIZ 26, DEX 10, STR 18, CON 14; Move 6; Armor 4; Unconscious 10; Major Wound 14; Knockdown 26; Hit Points 40; Healing Rate 3; Damage 4d6 4.) Sumpter - SIZ 22, DEX 12, STR 15, CON 16; Move 5; Armor 3; Unconscious 10; Major Wound 16; Knockdown 22; Hit Points 38; Healing Rate 3; Damage 3d6 5.) Rouncy - SIZ 26, DEX 10, STR 18, CON 14; Move 6; Armor 4; Unconscious 10; Major Wound 14; Knockdown 26; Hit Points 40; Healing Rate 3; Damage 4d6 Family & Possessions Manor: Roundway Manor Steward: 19 Denarii: 215 Libra: 4 Paternal Uncles: 2 (Living and Knighted x2) Paternal Aunts: 2 (Living Spinster x2) Maternal Uncles: 2 (Live Bachelor, Dead Married) Maternal Aunts: 3 (Live Married, Live Spinster, Dead Married) Mother: Alive, Remarried Brothers: 2 (Dead Bachelor, Live Bachelor) Sisters: 1 (Live Maiden, Missing) Family Characteristic: Orate +10 Famous Traits & Passions: Justice, Concern (My People) Army Old Knights: 0 Middle-Aged Knights: 4 Young Knights: 6 (Philip, Maternal Cousins x5) Other Lineage Men: 7 Levy: 50 History [*]Great Grandfather Died with 1600 Glory [*]Grandfather Knighted +1000, Inherits 160, +7 Glory 439 - Nothing Significant 440 - Garrison Duty, killed by picts. +20 Glory Total Glory 1187 [*]Father Knighted +1000, Inherits 118 Married +100 Died in Battle Total Glory 1218 Tran fucked around with this message at Mar 18, 2013 around 01:39 |
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Morien "To our host!", Morien says, raising his glass in response. "May we always be so lucky to have hosts as generous as him. And to all of us! May we always be friends and companions." He looks around, at his new peers and rivals. These would be the people he would have to deal with, professionally, for the rest of their lives. Some, like Augustine and Gerin, he knew well, others, like Julian and Twdr, he knew hardly at all. But, that would undoubtedly change, as he discovered who he could trust, who he couldn't; who he'd grow to like, who he'd grow to hate. Then, helping himself to some turnips, asks, "So, does anyone have any idea what to expect at the Earl's court?" He had had little experience at the Earl's court, being of a family too poor to regularly stay at attendance at Salisbury. Hopefully one of them would know better. It wouldn't do to be thought of as a fool at the first opportunity. pre:Name: Morien Father's Name: Padern Son Number: 1 Current Class: Vassal Knight Current Home: Cholderton Lord: Earl Roderick Age: 22 Birth Year: 464 AD Culture: Briton Distinctive Feature: Long Fingers Glory: 1476 Traits Chaste/Lustful: 13/7 Energetic/Lazy: 14/6 Forgiving/Vengeful: 10/10 Generous/Selfish: 13/7 Honest/Deceitful: 10/10 Just/Arbitrary: 16/4 Merciful/Cruel: 11/9 Modest/Proud: 13/7 Pious/Worldly: 10/10 Prudent/Reckless: 10/10 Temperate/Indulgent: 13/7 Trusting/Suspicious: 10/10 Valorous/Cowardly: 15/5 Passions Loyalty (Lord): 15 Love (Family): 16 Hospitality: 15 Honor: 15 Hatred (Saxons): 0 Concern (My People): 5 Statistics SIZ: 12 DEX: 15 STR: 14 CON: 14 APP: 10 Derived Damage (STR+SIZ)/6: 4d6 Healing Rate (STR+CON)/10: 3 Movement Rate (STR+DEX)/10: 3 Total HP (SIZ+CON): 26 Unconscious (HP/4): 7 Skills Awareness 10 Boating 1 Compose 1 Courtesy 10 Dancing 2 Faerie Lore 1 Falconry 3 First Aid 10 Flirting 3 Folk Lore 2 Gaming 3 Heraldry 3 Hunting 5 Intrigue 5 Orate 3 Play [Harp] 3 Play [Lute] 15 Read [Latin] 0 Recognize 4 Religion [Briton] 3 Romance 10 Singing 2 Stewardship 2 Swimming 2 Tourney 10 Combat Skills Battle 10 Horsemanship 11 Sword 15 Spear Expertise 16 Dagger 5 Family Characteristic: Natural Musician (Lute) Great Grandfather: Aeron Glory: 2100 Grandfather: Gwern Starting Glory: 228 439 Fought at the Battle of Carlion, survived (15 glory) 440 Served Garrison Duty, killed by Pictish raiders (20 Glory) Father: Padern Starting Glory 1022 460 Served Garrison Duty, Saw no combat 462 Served Garrison Duty, Saw no combat 463 Knight of the Long Knives 464 Marries (100 glory) 465 Has a son 466-7 Fought at the siege of Carlion, Survived (30 glory) 468 Served Garrison Duty, saw no combat 469-72 Gained 25 glory fighting Saxons 473: Served Garrison Duty, saw no combat 474-6 Served Garrison Duty and survived (25 Glory) 477 Aelle lands in Sussex 478-9 Served with High King's fleet, fought at Battle of Frisia (115 Glory) 480: Fought at the Battle of Salisbury (90 Glory), Died in Battle Ending Glory 1407 Horse 1 Charger 2 Rouncys 1 Sumpter Equipment Carried Chainmail Shield 2 Spears Sword Dagger Fine Clothing Magical Healing Potion 1d Holdings Cholderton Army 4 Middle Aged Knights (Father's younger brothers) 2 Young Knights (Maternal Cousin, Maternal Cousin) 15 Other Lineage 48 Levy Family Father's Siblings: 2 younger brothers Mother's Siblings: 3 younger brothers, one deceased younger brother Character's Siblings: 1 alive younger brother, one deceased younger brother Glory gained: 20-Defeating Bandits 150-Participated in the battle 15- Helping Phillip find his sister 17-Killing Swamp monster 25 Giant Slaying 50-Helping Merlin 9-Living as a Rich Knight Epicurius fucked around with this message at Apr 16, 2013 around 02:27 |
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Philip de Thame "Not to worry Sir Morien," Philip replies to the question of expectations. "Court is a field I have studied well for." He spears a chunk of roast boar with his knife before continuing, "We'll have you dining at the Earl's table before you know it. Just keep me in mind when you're given your own barony!"
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Sir Augustine Augustine laughs at the exchange as he tears away the thick leg of a game bird and takes a hearty bite out of it. "I dare say Philip that I wonder if there is a subject out there that you haven't studied. I could certainly learn a lesson or two. And dear Morien I wouldn't fret too much about court. Just make sure your lute comes with you and you'll be the center of attention by the third pluck. Me, I'm looking forward to the fields of battle. Nothing like a good fight to warm up the soul after a long, cold winter."
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Philip de Thame "Alas, one has only so much time to give," Philip says in mock distress. "I admit that I do at times envy your own talents. In a hunt I fear I'd be more likely to pierce the Earl's backside than our quarry." Seizing on the joke, he leaps to his feet. The long knife gripped like a broadsword, he takes up a fighting pose. "Then I shall be forced to go to war with naught but a dagger for my sword, and an rear end for my steed. I may die of shame before our enemy even has chance to run me through."
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Sir Julian Ravennus Julian chuckles at Philip's joke. "I have no doubt you would acquit yourself well even with nothing but a dagger, Sir Philip." He doesn't know any of his fellows very well yet, but he's already confident they'll be fast friends. pre:Name: Sir Julian Ravennus Age: 21 Son Number: 1 Homeland: Salisbury Culture: Roman Religion: Roman Christianity Liege Lord: Sir Roderick, Earl of Salisbury Current Class: Vassal Knight Current Home: Woodford Glory: 1300 Traits: Chaste/Lustful 12/8 Energetic/Lazy 11/9 Forgiving/Vengeful 17/3 Generous/Selfish 10/10 Honest/Deceitful 12/8 Just/Arbitrary 16/4 Merciful/Cruel 16/4 Modest/Proud 14/6 Pious/Worldly 9/11 Prudent/Reckless 7/13 Temperate/Indulgent 16/4 Trusting/Suspicious 11/9 Valorous/Cowardly 16/4 Passions: Loyalty (Lord) 15 Love (Family) 16 Hospitality 15 Honour 16 Hate (Saxons) 12 Concern (My People) 12 Attributes: SIZ 14 DEX 12 STR 12 CON 11 APP 17 Damage: (14+12)/6 = 4d6 Healing Rate: (11+12)/10 = 2 Movement Rate: (12+12)/10 = 2 Total Hit Points: 11+14 = 25 Unconscious: 25/4 = 6 Features: Thick Black Hair, Bright Green Eyes, Powerful Voice Skills: Awareness: 5 Chirurgery: 5 Dancing: 2 Faerie Lore: 1 Falconry: 2 First Aid: 8 Flirting: 5 Gaming: 2 Heraldry: 10 Hunting: 2 Law: 15 Orate: 10 Play (Lute): 10 Read (Latin): 10 Recognize: 2 Religion: 4 Singing: 15 Stewardship: 2 Swimming: 2 Battle: 10 Siege: 5 Horsemanship: 20 Sword: 15 Lance: 10 Spear: 2 Dagger: 5 Equipment: Chainmail Shield 2 Spears Sword Dagger Fine Clothing Blessed Lance Silver Arm Band £1 Horses: 1 Charger 2 Rouncys 1 Sumpter Holdings: Woodford Army: Family Knights: 9 Old Knights: 0 Middle-Aged Knights: 3 Young Knights: 5 Other Lineage Men: 12 Levy: 50 Sir Sebastian Ravennus Paternal Uncle Sir Cadoc of Carmarthen Maternal Uncle Sir Cadoc the Younger Maternal Cousin Sir Davith of Carmarthen Maternal Uncle Sir Elias the Red Maternal Cousin Sir Matthew of Sarum Brother-in-Law Sir Morien of Vannetais Brother-in-Law Sir Quentin the Bastard Illegitimate Brother Family History: Julian the Tall (Great-Grandfather) Glory: 2600 Julian the Brave (Grandfather) Starting Glory: 1265 Battle of Carlion: +75 Garrison Duty: +10 Garrison Duty: +10 Garrison Duty: +20 Garrison Duty: +10 Attended Wedding: +25 Battle of Chalons: +1,675 Glory: 3090 Julian the Cunning (Father) Starting Glory: 1309 Marriage: +350 Battle of Snowden: +60 Fighting: +50 Battle of Windsor: +15 Garrison Duty: +25 Battle of Frisia: +15 Battle of Salisbury: +90 Attended Funeral: +50 Attended Coronation: +50 Battle of Eburacum: +30 Battle of Mt. Damen: +360 Glory: 2404 Julian the Fair Starting Glory: 1240 Vassal Knight: +50 The Leap: +10 Family: Father: Sir Julian the Cunning Mother: Arianwen of Carmarthen Father’s Family: Two Brothers Sebastian (Alive, Married) Lucian (Disappeared, Married) Three Sisters Mother’s Family: Two Brothers Cadoc (Alive, Married) Davith (Alive, Married) One Sister Adwen (Alive, Married) Self: Two Brothers Fabian (Alive, Unmarried) Adrian (Alive, Unmarried) Three Sisters Alba (Alive, Married) Ursula (Alive, Married) Antonia (Alive, Unmarried) One Illegitimate Brother Quentin (Alive, Unmarried)
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Morien "There will be fighting enough for all of us, I think. The Saxons are tightening their hold in the east. While we won a victory, more keep coming. Yes, fighting enough for us all.", he finishes, as he chews on some rabbit.
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Gerin "Aye! Its been a while since I had a good fight. Even the bandits are getting thin on the ground these days." A chance to crack some skulls and return home the victorious hero would be the perfect way to restore some glory to my family Gerin thought . With that in mind Gerin took a swallow of ale and then returned to the excellent rabbit in front of him. pre:Name: Sir Gerin de Tony
Glory:1172(+1000 for being knighted +122 glory from Dad +50 from being enfoffed.)
Homeland: Salisbury
Culture: Cymric
Religion: British Christian
Father's Name: Derin
Father's Class: Vassal Knight
Son #: 1
Lord: Sir Roderick of Sailsbury
Current Class: Vassal Knight
Current Home: Newton Tony
Age: 21
Distinguishing Feature: Thin
Traits
Chaste/Lustful: 13/7
Energetic/Lazy: 13/7
Forgiving/Vengeful: 13/7
Generous/Selfish: 13/7
Honest/Deceitful: 10/10
Just/Arbitrary: 10/10
Merciful/Cruel: 10/10
Modest/Proud: 13/7
Pious/Worldly: 4/16
Prudent/Reckless: 10/10
Temperate/Indulgent: 13/7
Trusting/Suspicious: 10/10
Valorous/Cowardly: 15/5
Passion Starting Value
Loyalty (lord) 15
Love (family) 15
Hospitality 15
Honor 15
Hate (Saxons) 12
Passion (people) 3
Statistics
SIZ: 10
DEX: 15
STR: 14
CON: 14 (11+3 for being British)
APP: 10
Damage: (10STR+14CON)/6=4 (4d6 Damage)
Healing Rate (14STR+14CON)/10 =2.8 (3HP/Week Rounded Up]
Movement Rate: (14+15)/10=2.9 rounded up to 3
Total HP (10+14) 24
Unconsciousness 24/4= 6
Skills
Awareness 5
Boating 1
Compose 1
Courtesy 7
Dancing 12
Faerie Lore 1
Falconry 3
First Aid 10
Flirting 3
Folk Lore 2
Gaming 3
Heraldry 10
Hunting 2
Intrigue 10
Orate 12
Play (harp) 3
Read (Latin) 0
Recognize 10
Religion (British Christianity) 2
Romance 2
Singing 2
Stewardship 10
Swimming 2
Tourney 5
Weapon Skills
Battle 15
Horsemanship 15
Sword 15
Spear Expertise 15
Dagger 5
Chainmail and shield
2 spears, sword, dagger
Fine clothing (worth 1 £.)
Personal gear, travel gear, war gear
1 Charger
2 Rouncies
1 Sumpter
Family & Possessions:
Money: £1
Life Events
Born 464
Squired479
Knighted485
Enfeofed485
Family Characteristic: Lightfooted (Dancing+10)
Famous Traits & Passions: Loyalty: Lord and Honor and Family
Worldly (16)
Holdings: Newton Tony
Army:
Old Knights:0 (1-5)
Middle-aged Knights:0 (2-2)
Young Knights:2 (younger Brother and Illegitimate Brother)
Other Lineage Men 13 (8+5)
Levy: 33
Great Grandfather: Sir Gerin of Sailsbury Glory:1400
Granddad: Sir Alain the Holy: 1190
Starting: 1160
439:1160
440: 1170
441-442:1190 (Dies in garrison)
Father: Sir Dalin the Pious
starting Glory: 1119
460: 1119
462:1119
464: 1219
465: Character Born
466-467:1219
468: 1219 Dies in a hunting accident
Family: Father 4 Siblings 3 Uncles(dead Married,Dead Married,Alive Married) 1Aunt (dead Married)
Mother (alive and married) 5 siblings 2 Uncles(Alive Unmarried x2) 3 Aunts(Alive Unmarried, Dead Married,Alive Married)
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The feast is merry, as the young knights tell tales of what they'll do at Court, or how they expect to slay Saxons with each swing of their arms. Each of them humors the pretensions of the others - it's all in good fun! The next day, early with the rising of the sun, your band prepares for the last ride to Sarum. Hoping to make a good impression when you enter the town, you armor yourselves in your gleaming chainmail, the best you could get. It doesn't hurt that should you encounter anything unexpected it might help you in a fight. These are not settled times, and even well-policed areas might hold hidden enemies waiting to pounce on some unsuspecting brave. But Sarum awaits your arrival! Who wants to lead the group along the road? Hunting or Awareness might keep you abreast of what you're walking in to. Also, just so everyone knows, I'm hoping for a somewhat decent pace at first, just so the game doesn't peter out. I'm going to reward consistent & speedy posters with bonus points and glory!
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Morien "Are we all ready, then?", Morien asks the assembled group. "Salisbury and glory are waiting." It's early morning, but it looks like it'll be a sunny day, and Morien feels good, and excited about the trip.
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Sir Twdr Sir Twdr stayed comparatively silent to the rest of his peers, a bit pale-faced and obviously unwilling to gloat or even speak in case of a misstep in his words. As the young knights gather to the road he seems to relax and become less tense, his life breathing back into him as he is distanced from the dinner table. "We'll make it there swiftly enough. I will watch our route and navigate there if it would not displease any of you. And if it would- Well..." He discontinues, and offers a hand outward towards the open road like a host holding a door open for a guest. Commoners posted:Sir Twdr de Baverstock
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Philip de Thame "I must admit a race of sorts is tempting," Philip says. "However, it is likely best we each fill the role god has prepared us for. In my case, that is certainly not the woodsman." Tran fucked around with this message at Feb 8, 2013 around 01:22 |
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Augustine Augustine's eyes carefully examine the various supplies that his household provides his guests. Every servant knows how particular their liege is about leaving nothing overlooked and by now they've accepted it as second nature. Satisfied that his reputation for hospitality does not risk being tarnished he mounts his rouncy and nods to Perin. The young squire pulls himself away from the gaggle of comely young ladies who have surrounded him and kisses them goodbye. Augustine harrumphs at the youth. "If you spent half as much time working with your sword as you did flirting with those lasses no man could stand before you. For Heaven's sake lad when I was your age I could hold my own against a full grown knight." Perin smirks and stares up at the titanic knight. "Oh I get plenty of practice with my sword, good Sir. And I would argue that, when you were my age, a full grown knight would barely reach your chin." Augustine lets out a huge belly laugh that scares some of the smaller children. He nods at Sir Twdr. The oddly reticent knight was far more talkative now that they were in an informal setting. "Though you are an accomplished huntsmen and keen of eye, this is my land and as your host I feel responsible for your safety. I beg of you, permit me this last bit of hospitality." Beer4TheBeerGod fucked around with this message at Feb 8, 2013 around 01:10 |
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Sir Twdr "Your land, honored host, only goes so far. If it is your penchant for hospitality that obligates you to perform here, then I will become the guide when we cross that border. At your lead, Sir Augustine." Twdr keeps his horse still, allowing the larger knight to move to the fore.
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Augustine Augustine lets loose a laugh. "My dear friend if you were hoping to lead us into Sarum then it would be the height of selfishness for me to deny you such an honor. I pray that, should the good Lord bless us with the opportunity, we should find out which one of us is truly the better huntsman. I have heard much of your prowess. Regardless of who wins I would relish the chance to enjoy the outdoors with a fellow hunter."
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Philip de Thame "I for one would relish some freshly caught game for our supper," Philip quips. "I may even sauce it as well." The puns will continue until the rest of you bastards get to posting. Tran fucked around with this message at Feb 8, 2013 around 03:16 |
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Morien "If your swords are as sharp as your tongues, then the Saxons will be driven back for sure.", Morien observes. "Sir Augustine, we await your command."
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Augustine "Let's move out!" Augustine guides his horse onto the road and on the way to Sarum.
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With the assent of the assembled knights, Sir Augustine takes the lead on the track towards the main road to Sarum. In the early morning air, wisps of gray mist coil around the tall trees as the sun begins to burn them away. The rouncies the knights ride plod rhythmically on the beaten track. Approaching the limit of his manor-lands, Sir Augustine notices some figures in the distance -- a horse and rider surrounded by a group of walking men. Feeling something is out of place he takes a moment and squints his eyes. The morning sun glistens on several spear-points above the walkers. The rider is somewhat slumped in the saddle, and the group is heading towards a forested, hilly area away from the road. The conclusion hits Sir Augustine - bandits with a captive! Will the knights stand for this flagrant breach of the peace? Beer succeeds on his Awareness check with a roll of 5, and you can tell there can't be too many more bandits than there are knights. Each of you needs to tell me if 1) you'll attack, 2) if you'll do a lance charge, and 3) what weapon you might use after that. Also, to clarify my expectations, I'm hoping to keep a 24 hour update cycle, so if we get to places where not everyone needs to input their character's opinion, I might speed it up. If you think I'm going too fast or not giving you enough time to post well, please let me know. I just want to make sure this doesn't die from slow-going.
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Augustine "Bandits dare encroach upon my land and in my very presence? This insult must not stand! Knights! To arms! Run them down and surround them so there is no escape!" Unsheathing his sword Augustine drives his rouncy towards the bandits. He barks out orders, guiding the assault with fury and intellect. Augustine will use Battle 15 to coordinate the attack while attacking with Sword 20 (15 + 5 for higher ground). Damage is 6d6. I am assuming that getting our lances would prove difficult since I doubt we would be carrying them.
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Philip de Thame "Filthy brigands, this will not stand," Philip declares as he dismounts. "We'll see how sporting they find a band of ready knights." Advancing boldly on foot, Philip raises sword and voice in challenge, "Cowards, lay down your arms and surrender to the Earl's justice, or I shall dispense my own." A battle is no place for a rouncy. Philip is moving on foot with sword at the ready. Sword 15
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Gerin Gerin drops nimbly to the ground from his horse and draws his sword. Charging towards the bandits he yells to them "drop your swords you curs or face my steel." Advancing on foot with Philip, with sword at the ready. Sword 15
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Sir Julian Ravennus Julian stays mounted, riding toward the men with his hand on his as-yet-undrawn sword. "Throw down your arms!" he says, echoing the calls of his companions, though with less malice in his voice. "Let us resolve this peacefully!" Sword 15 (+5 for higher ground), but he's only going to use it if they attack first.
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Sir Twdr He dismounts, pulling the greataxe from his horse's side. He hefts it into both his hands and begins sprinting forward in an attempt to secure the prisoner away from the bandits, "Forward at them!" Using Great Axe 15 to great axe these guys.
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Morien Morien sees the others dismount, but doesn't fully understand it. The knight's great advantage is his horse. It makes him faster, lets him lend his horse's superior strength to his blow, and elevates him and makes him harder to hit. Oh, there are times to fight dismounted, of course; over uneven ground, for instance, or in close quarters. But otherwise, no. He raises his lance, and clicking his teeth, sends his horse into motion. Charging the enemy. Spear Expertise 15+5 for charging, +5 for height advantage, so 25. Damage on a courser is 4d6. Second action, regular spear attack with the lance on the guy I just hit...spear expertise, 15+5 for height. Damage 4d6
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The knights spring into action. Sir Augustine rides swiftly to cut off the bandits retreat, and Sir Julian, followed by Sirs Twdr, Gerin, and Philip on foot, close the circle. As the knights approach they can see that the man on horse is a knight of good station, carrying what looks like a container for a written message, and barely conscious -- he is bleeding from various wounds, seen and unseen. At Sir Julian's request, the men, outnumbering the knights by two, laugh rowdily in their heavily padded leather and cloth armor, their small shields covering their chests. "We beat yon knight to a pulp," the largest man yells, and you can see he wears some better equipment than his underlings, "and you whelps would do well to run off and get his ransom, lest you feel our spears in your guts!" He laughs, and the insult is too much for Sir Morien, who charges into the group with his lance lowered. The lance spears through one of the bandits completely, slaying the man in one blow! It is the signal to begin the fight! Sir Augustine rides into the fray and strikes another bandit, who stands gawping as the body of his fellow villain flies through the air. The sword cuts deep into the man's shoulder, and blood gushes forth from the wound. The man throws his spear away, and begs for mercy. On foot as he is, Sir Philip has no height advantage against the bandit in front of him. But after knocking aside the bandit's sloppy spear thrust, Philip stabs the man in the gut, and can see the dawning realization in the man's eyes that he might die now. Philip pulls the sword out, and the man slumps to the ground, clutching tightly at his stomach. Sir Gerin swings wildly at his opponent, but is unable to land a blow on his opponent. The bandit waits until Sir Gerin pauses, and jams the spear at Sir Gerin's body. His shield and armor prevent any harm from that blow, but it rattles him mightily, and only by luck he stays on his feet. Sir Julian easily parries the slow strike made by the bandit facing him, and just as easily attacks the man. His sword cleaves into the bandit's helmet, denting the thin metal with the strength of the blow, and knocking the poor man out. Some would wonder why a man who hates Saxons as Twdr does would wield a weapon so emblematic of them. If they saw him now, though, they might get an inkling as to why. Twdr deftly dodges a few terrified pokes, and brings his hefty axe down on the bandit's hand grasping the spear haft, cutting it off in a single blow. The man screams and clutches his bleeding hand to his chest, too busy trying to stop the bleeding to fight anymore. In just a few moments, the big bandit has seen most of his group brought low. He yells, and attacks Sir Augustine as the third bandit goes after Sir Morien. Sir Gerin and his opponent circle each other, until the bandit opens himself up to the knight's attack. Sir Gerin's blade cuts a deep and long gash across the chest of the bandit, who falls back and cries "Hold!" Sir Morien is lucky when a wild thrust from the man attacking him narrowly misses plunging upwards beneath his chainmail into his pelvis, and instead the spearhead is caught on the saddle. Sir Morien swings his lance in a wide arc and cracks the man in his ribs with the shaft of the weapon. A wet crack is heard from inside the bandit's body as the man falls down several feet away. Sir Augustine and the bandit leader face off as the other knights watch. It is honorable to let Sir Augustine face his opponent one on one, and they want to see how the Bear will fare against the villain. The first blow is struck by the bandit, but Augustine is quick to bring up his shield, and the blow is harmlessly deflected, Augustine's huge frame not even moving from the force. Sir Augustine pays the man back with interest, his sword reaching out and carving a bloody line across the bandit's face, narrowly missing the man's artery and his near-instant death. The large man falls to the bloody grass, moaning as he tries to keep his bloody cheek together. It is clear the fight is over, and the young knights are victorious with nary a scratch on them! You can hear your squires cheer your victory behind you on the road. The sound of battle seems to have awoken the captured knight from his daze, and you can see him try to speak. Getting close, you can hear him say "Sarum." But options are presented to you now - do you aid him, and if so how? Earl Roderick would also be happy to give judgment on bandits preying on his roads, as well. Sir Morien did 30 damage to the bandit with a critical strike, and so his lance is unbroken, and he gets a check to Spear Expertise. Sirs Augustine, Julian, Twdr, and Philip brought their men down with Major Wounds. Sir Gerin took a 12 point blow, and rolled a 15 on his DEX check vs. knockdown. In the second round, Major wounds took down the last of the bandits. Everyone gets 5 glory for each bandit personally defeated, and an extra 10 for doing so completely unscathed. There's a post in the OOC thread about how I handled the fight, please check it out here and let me know what you think. Arujei fucked around with this message at Feb 9, 2013 around 04:35 |
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Augustine Augustine's choler is tempered by the victory, and he immediately attends to the wounded knight on horseback. "Squires! Bind these brigands and ensure they are prepared to receive the Earl's justice. Take no chances with them in their injured state; their comfort is irrelevant. The executioner's axe awaits." As the squires bind the bandits Augustine personally attends to the wounds of the injured knight. Though by no means a master healer, the giant is familiar with the wounds the man has received and applies the proper bandages and poultices. With the task completed Augustine speaks. "Your wounds are staunched and we are on our way to Sarum. I am Sir Augustine of Arrington, you tread upon my land. With me are Sir Philip, Sir Morien, Sir Twdr, Sir Julian, and Sir Gerin. Might I have the honor of your name, and does your task require haste?" Attending to the wounded knight with First Aid 10 (5).
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Sir Julian Ravennus Julian dismounts as Sir Augustine attends to the wounded knight, making his way toward the bandits with the worst injuries. "You will face justice in Sarum," he says to the first one, "but I will see that you make it there alive." He proceeds to bandage the man's injuries, doing his best to stanch the bleeding and get him into condition to travel. First Aid 8 to help one or more injured bandits. (3)
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Philip de Thame The skirmish is short and brutally one-sided, as it should be. Wasting little time Philip moves to gather fashion a litter out of fallen spears and a saddle blanket. "He is in no shape to ride," Philip says quickly. "Lash him down to this, and have a pair of the less injured prisoners carry him. God willing he will be restored to health by the time we reach the Earl." If there's a skill for this, I don't know it. Tran fucked around with this message at Feb 10, 2013 around 01:13 |
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Reading comprehension is fun! Beer4TheBeerGod fucked around with this message at Feb 9, 2013 around 20:01 |
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Sir Augustine is quick to tend to the wounded knight, cutting the cords binding his arms and as painlessly as he can removing the man's armor. Under the mail and leather is a map of deep bruises and rivulets of wet and dry blood. Augustine gives the man water then tends & binds the worst of the injuries. Sir Julian does much the same to the wounded bandits, quietly and tightly wrapping their bleeding bodies in strips of their own torn armor. At Sir Philip's instruction an impromptu cart is set up for those bandits unable to walk, pulled by their despondent comrades. They fear the Earl's justice, but maybe there might be lenience? The water gives life back to the knight, who quickly recognizes he is free from his captors. When Sir Augustine gives the man his and the others' names, the knight smiles and painfully sits up. You can see he is not much older than the rest of you, with sharp eyes (though one is surrounded by a black ring) and the beginnings of a thick brown beard on his chin. "I thank you, good knights, for your courage and your help. I am Sir Dyffed of Oxford, and I come from King Uther's court with a message for the Earl Roderick, when I was waylaid by these scoundrels. I was a fool, and thought to take them single-handedly, but they surrounded me and beat me senseless. My task requires some degree of swiftness, but with your aid I should be able to ride again." With Sir Gerin's hand Sir Dyffed gets to his feet stiffly and rubs his wrists. He quickly checks the cylindrical message package still on the horse, and sighs with relief to see what he wanted to. Sir Dyffed looks like he's up to some riding now, but the bandits will probably keep you at a sedate pace.
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Sir Augustine The tall knight nods as Dyffed speaks. "I know not of your needs, but should your task require a pace faster than a wounded brigand call walk we shall accommodate it. Sir Twdr shall lead us to Sarum, as per our agreement. As we are still on my land these wastrels are my responsibility." Augustine maneuvers his horse over to assembled mass of pathetic bandits. As he passes Sir Julian and Sir Philip he nods his thanks for their quick thinking in ensuring justice is served. Hand casually placed on the hilt of his sword, Augustine addresses the prisoners. He is the embodiment of intimidation. "Fleeing would be the height of folly and only compound your guilt before the Earl's eyes. I shall take it... personally should you choose to run." He then nods to the others, ready to proceed.
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Morien Morien heads over to Augustine. "Sir Dyffed is injured, and should not go on his journey alone. There might be more danger on the road. At the same time, he bears a message from the High King, so his mission is urgent, not one to be delayed by these bandits. Little though I like it, it might be wise for us to separate, with half of us going with Sir Dyffed, and the other half following with the bandits.
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| # ? Feb 9, 2013 22:09 |
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Augustine Augustine nods politely to Morien. "Hence me asking the question of Sir Dyffed. Should his task require haste we shall either split the group or place the brigands on the cart and have a horse pull them. Should his task require more haste than that then, as they are my responsibility, I shall stay with the bandits and five of you may serve as Sir Dyffed's honor guard. The needs of the realm come before personal glory and these criminals shall see justice."
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| # ? Feb 9, 2013 22:18 |
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Sir Dyffed stays the knights. "Nay, nay, my meaning was rough, and my words addled, please forgive me. I should not ride swift, lest my wounds re-open and make your work for naught. It is no harm to my task to bring these bandits in tow with us to Sarum, where I may deliver my message, and you may deliver these miscreants to the Earl. Let us ride, and we might converse -- It would please me greatly to know more about my rescuers." Also, at this moment Uther is still only King of Logres, *not* High King of all Britain, a fact which miiiight just rankle the man a bit 
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Philip "Please forgive my companions Sir," Philip says with a slight bow of the head. "We are but newly knighted, and little training was spared for the niceties of court. Allow me to introduce my fellows. Sir Morien the Just, Sir Julian of Rome, Sir Gerin the Bold, and Sir Twdr Saxonsbane." Philip indicates each man as they are named. "You have of course already met our giant friend Sir Augustine, and I am Sir Philip. It is our good fortune to be heading the same direction. We make for Sarum to present ourselves before the Earl." Having finished, he offers a short bow. With the formalities handled and their guest in relatively good health, a bit of Philip's mirth returns. "I do hope this incident has not overly soured you on our home," he says. "Normally the local hospitality is of a much gentler nature."
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Gerin Gerin breathing heavily from his encounter with the bandits turns to the wounded Knight and says, "Indeed Sirrah, I hope you will forgive my churlish ways, Also I hope thee does not take these mangy curs as a slur on Sailsbury's hospitality." Gerin turns and glares at the nearest bandit "needless to say such as these will receive the reward they deserve for their actions when we reach the earls court"
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Sir Twdr Twdr pointedly remarks, "These men will likely face death. It is nothing to call a reward, Sir Gerin. Especially for attacking a knight acting as a messenger from the King." His squire walks his horse over to the smaller knight, who resaddles himself. "With our number I doubt we will have much else to worry about unless these men take too long to walk. Then tardiness will be our greatest problem."
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