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Post by Father on Sept 19, 2019 13:16:01 GMT 1
 The news brought by Lady Alicent to Goldengrove are hardly anywhere as bad as those she carried to Kingsbridge. If indeed, these tidings could be considered ill to begin with. She herself found the whole affair childish, but acts as if it as an important matter between two knights worthy of the greatest solemnity. Redtusk had confronted the Tyrell party at Bitterbridge, demanding her silken scarf for her passage across The Mander and daring any knight to try and reclaim it, both Ser Garret and Ser Willas made valiant attempts, but proved no match at all, so unfortunately, Lady Alicent has no favor for Roland to wear in this upcoming joust, or any other until Roland can win it back for her. Until then, she'll have to make do with Redtusk riding for her honor in his namesake's place. Roland is not likely to pick up any hints of her true opinions on the whole affair. It is childish, but also pleasing to have a knight go off on a quest to recover a piece of silk to show his devotion to her. Immediately challenging the other Roland would not be possible here given his absence, it would not be proper or polite to repeat the choice words Redtusk had to say about one of the knights given a place of honor at the lists.
She only pretends to treat it seriously.: 7d6k5 17Should probably suffice to have Roland take the bait. Redtusk does happen to be at the Hunt if Roland decides to pursue at earliest opportunity. |
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Post by Roland Cordwayner on Dec 27, 2019 12:59:37 GMT 1
This was a game Roland was happy to play out.
He knelt, and with all solemnity took up the knight errant's task.
A similar act was played out at Lord Peake's hunt, Roland trusting his namesake to play along with the solemnity the situation was being afforded.
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Post by Father on Dec 28, 2019 14:26:01 GMT 1
Redtusk grins and uses a finger to pull up the sleeve of his coat to reveal his prize. Is that what Roland is looking for he wonders. |
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Post by Roland Cordwayner on Dec 29, 2019 15:26:52 GMT 1
No Ribbon for You Deception (Act): 2d6 8He was unlikely to land a place in a mummer's troupe, but Roland at least managed a broad enough turn for the sake of mock-outage. "The rumours are true then, some blackguard has indeed laid claim to my betrothed favour. I demand satisfaction!"
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Post by Father on Dec 29, 2019 20:15:17 GMT 1
She seemed rather too willing to give it up, Redtusk claims, as if she was hoping for Roland to be so humiliated that he might give up his life as a knight and take the vows of the holy brothers making mead at White Harbor. Thus freeing her to marry a better man, like himself maybe, or Lord Durwell if her ambitions are not so lofty as that.
Redtusk does have a habit of interpreting what things "seemed like" rather liberally. That turn of phrase allowed him to slip away with the excuse that he must have misinterpreted if put on the spot.
Can do things however Roland likes, might be appropriate to use first blood mechanics.
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Post by Roland Cordwayner on Dec 30, 2019 11:12:46 GMT 1
"Clearly a case of mistaken identity, some careless squire delivering a package to the wrong man. Let us adjourn to the training yard where I shall rectify the error at sword point." Roland is little able to suppress a smile at the drama, but still continues to mainly attempt to play the matter straight. "If my namesake truly believe my betrothed would give up her favour so easily, doubtless the three times I have unhorsed him has addled his brain." No Ribbon for you Initiative: 5d6k4-2 16CD: 13 AR: 11 Health: 24/24 I/W/F: 0/0/0 [OOC: might use blood of the Andals on initiative or spend fatigue on CD once I've reviewed first blood rules - was it 2x Health and can take fatigue to reduce damage? Edit: found them "If all characters involved in a combat scenario wields suitable weapons (such as longswords) and it is appropriate for the scene (tourney contest, duel of honor) they may by mutual agreement invoke first blood conditions. Under these, all parties have doubled health, but may not take injuries or wounds, the consequences of defeat are always yield/forfeit." - Was there some tweak regarding fatigue or did I misremember this?] |
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Post by Father on Dec 30, 2019 16:53:29 GMT 1
There may have been special uses for fatigue in an earlier version (or draft), but it would appear not to be the case now.
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Post by Roland Cordwayner on Dec 30, 2019 19:53:59 GMT 1
[OOC: thanks! Adjusted health pool above and will use BotA if it gives Roland an initiative win.]
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Post by Father on Dec 31, 2019 16:46:46 GMT 1
Or maybe Roland has no idea what his betrothed is up to? The way Redtusk remembers it, Lady Alicent was preening at him when she gave up her token of affection as his reward for humiliating the roses she kept for company, as if she had named the wrong Roland to Lord Tyrell, or the Longthorn hadn't heard properly.
CD: 14 AR: 11 Health: 24 Initiative: 6d6k4-2 14Redtusk being sportsmanslike matches Roland's choice of weaponry. |
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Post by Roland Cordwayner on Dec 31, 2019 18:13:32 GMT 1
All out attack had served him well with a lance against Redtusk. For once, Roland was quicker than his more puissant foe, propelled by passion, a prayer to the Seven or their practically infinite practice matches. Roland's prayer was answered, or perhaps some tell on Redtusk's part from their practice had availed itself to the younger knight. Whatever the source, the younger knight had the initiative and pushed to exploit it. No Ribbon for You Reckless Charge Redtusk (BS, Pious): 11d6k6+2 30- 8 Damage per DoS on Charge = 32 Damage - 11 AR =21 Damage CD: 13->8>10 AR: 11 Health: 24/24 I/W/F: 0/0/1 Fatigue to ignore AP |
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Post by Father on Jan 2, 2020 15:31:08 GMT 1
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Post by Roland Cordwayner on Jan 2, 2020 15:52:08 GMT 1
Roland continued his fevered assault, more convinced than ever that he could not outlast his distinguished adversary. Casting aside his shield he was able to use his free arm and half sword from his vulnerable kneeling position, drawing a thin trail of blood. The thin line between defeat and victory. Such tactic seemed unlikely to prevail if he and Redtusk sorrowfully crossed swords for higher stakes. Although mayhap with the knights not pulling their blows an initial powerful attack would meet with more reward? Roland prayed he would never have to find out. CD: 8 AR: 11 Health: 14/24 I/W/F: 0/0/2 - Fatigue for an extra lesser action to Aim No Ribbon for You R2 Reckless Attack Combined attack (gauntlet + BS) + Aim: 11d6k6+2 27- 3 DoS = 7x3 = 21 Damage - 11AR = 10 Damage, just enough for victory |
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Post by Father on Jan 6, 2020 11:13:45 GMT 1
Redtusk takes his defeat in good spirits, noting that Roland really must want to impress her and that Alicent's intent to rid herself of another unwanted betrothal will prove quite difficult, perhaps another nine years even. But Redtusk will help, oh yes! When he captures Roland in the Riverlands, he'll let him go for a ransom of a single dragon. When Roland becomes the laughing stock of all the realms as his real worth is exposed for all to see, then only through being married to the seven in the frigid North may he escape the shame.
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Post by Roland Cordwayner on Apr 6, 2020 17:36:26 GMT 1
"Doubtless I shall be able to find a single gold dragon among the winnings you have generously bequeathed to me at recent tourneys," teased Roland back. "You shall be welcome at the wedding feast without a gift, as you have already generously provided for me and my betrothed."
After an ale or two with his old friend and comparing stories of the hunt, Roland awoke the next morning to write to his beloved. He informed her that he had retrieved her favour from the Blackguard that seized it, his love for her lending strength to his sword arm in overcoming such a large and fearsome knight. He put the finishing touches to his letter with a smile.
"... I shall bear it with me to lend my sword arm further strength until next we are together, for I will not chance such a treasure to a courier.
You bear my thoughts and my heart with you, and I shall bear your favour,
your betrothed,
Roland."
His penmanship was improving even if he would never be remember for his way with words.
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Post by Father on Apr 6, 2020 22:58:58 GMT 1
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