[Day 8] A day for Heroes [Event]

"On yer knees!" Balon shouted to those smart enough to surrender. "Hands on your head." He stood watching over them and began to take big breaths in through his nose and out his mouth as he wound down from combat. My first real kill. Feels good. He wasn't counting Ser Walton. Without taking his eyes off the sellswords he asked, "Is everyone all right?" He'd taken a hard blow from a mattock but nothing that wouldn't be healed up in a day's time.

Balon volunteered to watch the prisoners as the other three got Ser Aladore. Thankfully he was alive though he doubted he'd have much info on who was behind his kidnapping. "With your permission my lord I'll ensure the prisoners are secured within your encampment before being tended to by the maesters." Balon didn't doubt the skill or competency of the retainers they'd brought be he'd rather be safe than sorry.


House Peake's maester tent?

Edit: Addam ninja posted on me.

Gormon does not comment on Balon's desire to stay to secure the prisoners, he goes straight to their interrogation, he has them separated, learning that they were hired by a hooded man with black stubble, an otherwise most nondescript man, but clearly one that knew what he was doing, and he had plenty of gold to pay. They were given a Dragon a man in advance, with the promise of much more when they had done their job, Gormon takes the purse and tosses it to Balon. The hooded man wanted to know where the Florents had learned about the rumor of Ser Daven Bracken and Bittersteel, Ser Aladore had been very adamant that the Florents had no idea, Lord Reynald had in fact diverted most of his resources towards finding the Falcon's identity, but she seems to have evaded every attempt at unveiling her. Ser Walton that Balon had killed was not satisfied with that answer, nor where most of the men, so they tried to beat out a different sort of answer out of him, he had eventually suggested that it might have been Lord Alliser Levalle seeking to ingratiate himself with the camp of King Daeron. Ser Bronn, the surviving knight thinks that Ser Aladore merely guessed, having been brought to the point where a man would say anything to make the beatings stops. Gormon agrees with that assessment outside anyone but Balon's hearing, though finds Lord Alliser's possible leanings somewhat troubling. That man is capable of making things difficult. However, Alliser is inconsequential compared to his liege lord, and here they have a golden opportunity to sway him towards their cause. Best not waste it.

Back in the maester's tent, the Florents are overjoyed to see their heir returned to them, cannot thank their heroes enough and promises that they are their very best friends from now on, with all that this entails. Lord Rowan is less enthusiastic about how this turned out, but he stands by his word and freely offers the promised reward.

The captives are handed over to Lord Tyrell's men and dragged off to the dungeons.

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Treating injuries and wounds can be done by the very best maesters (plural), so 7d6k5+4 for healing those, the rich and powerful have strings they can pull.

Rewards:
To Addam and Balon:
+5 Disposition from Florents.
+1 Glory, +1 Chivalry.
Standing offer to join Florents as sworn swords.
To Addam:
+2 Disposition from Rowans (They don't like Balon much).
Standing offer to join the Rowans as sworn sword.
To Balon:
12 GD from their payment purse.

Rewards that Addam gets, because of DP burning, he gets it all to himself if he wants, but he may share as much as he likes with Balon (except where noted), Gormon and Bittersteel let's the PC's have their day in the sun.
+2 Glory
+5 coffers (1000GD) from Lord Rowan.
+5 coffers (1000GD) from Lord Florent.
May decline a bounty to instead be instead be owed a favor or some other boon from the lord offering it (can decline both gold prizes for being owed favors from both), can be translated into +2VP in a relevant complex intrigue or other narrative results. Lord Rowan's favors will not be extended to Balon.
May attempt simple intrigue (convince) on Lord Florent (ID 19 because Head of House applies) to make him lean Blood/Fire, for +1 Blood/Fire, +1 per DoS. (Meaning you get +1 even on simple failure), he might leave it to Balon or Gormon (Bittersteel will defer the task to Gormon), assists are allowed (+2 from Bittersteel, +2 from Gormon), Addam still gets any fire/blood points won, to share with Balon (or not). Waiting until fatigue and injuries no longer applies is allowed (Gormon didn't take any, so he can do it now)

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Thread can be opened for other PC's wanting to come visit the infirmary once the NPC lords have taken their leave.

(Adam will let Lord Peake take charge but he will be assisting.)

After hearing about their daring rescue, Daeron rushes over to the maester's tent to see his friends, bringing with him some small comforts to make their brief stay less miserable. He also had on his mind Laena's words concerning those who found Ser Aladore first, but after looking at the injuries suffered by the rescuers he doubted that that any of them were in cahoots with the kidnappers. However, he hoped that he could discover more clues from Addam's discovery of the kidnappers.

Sitting next to his cousin's cot after trading pleasantries he queries.

"Congratulations on finding Ser Aladore, your deeds are a testament to House Velaryon and the Kingsbridge Companions! If I might be the first to ask, how did you find the brigands who took him captive?"

Maester's healing: 7d6k5+4 26 Injuries should be all gone by tomorrow

The exact split of bounty rewards is still under consideration, but Balon is guaranteed 500 gold for Lord Rowan's bounty and +1 glory.

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Addam smiled with joy at the sight of Titus still caring for his brother's well being. It was good to see that their disagreement hadn't driven them completely apart. The smile soon turned into a sly grin at Daeron question. "I guess we can thank my inability to hold my drink for the swift rescue. When Balon finally woke me up, the sun was still rising and Gardenton was crawling with men looking for Ser Aladore. I am a tad shamed to say that I did not join in the search straight away, but went back to my tent for a few more hours rest. When I finally risen, I was surprised to hear that he had still not be found. So dawning my mail, I decided to look elsewhere." What followed next was a grand tale of how he found the hideout in the Rosewood. How he crashed into Balon running through the camp. How the bandits heard them coming and where in formation waiting for them. and finally, how Balon and him held the line after their charge as Lord Gorman and Bittersteel struck at the bandits flank.

Roland called on the injured Ser Addam, the hero of the hour.

He listened attentively to the daring tale, impressed at his friend's valour. There was a brief, somber moment to the exchange too.

"You have done yourself and our company proud today Ser Addam. The first man I slew was from horseback with a lance - it changes a man to take a life, particularly at sword's length."

With a heavy heart, Roland quietly warned Ser Addam of Lord Levalle's insinuations that this was some rebel plot to stage a kidnapping.

"You know I am no rebel, no friend to 'The Cause', but I will not, cannot see your brave deeds dragged in to a political quagmire."

"I have duties to attend to, but Hugh will be at your disposal if you have need of him. If you drag yourself to the dance the ladies of court are always impressed by heroic scars."

He wasn't sure if Addam would catch his attempts to leave on a lighter note before the milk of the poppy eased him to rest.

[OOC: won't clutter a busy thread so jamming a lot in here, sorry!]