Post by Father on Dec 30, 2018 22:20:57 GMT 1
The lord is dead, long live which lord?
Ordinarily, a lord's son would be his heir. But the matter will have to be brought before the king on account of said son being a lackwit unable to communicate his thoughts, assuming he have the ability to understand what is laid before him, which is doubtful. Clearly, he cannot rule, and there is precedence for passing over him. Lord Tyrell must give his recommendation, and is sure to consult with Prince Baelor and the rest of his council, but the prevailing opinions of the Reach and that of House Bridges itself is likely to guide his decision, and ultimately that of the king. Lord Bryce, however, leaves a house divided, Ser Desmond, supported by the respected master at arms Ser Lyonel of the Cockleswhent was designated by Lord Bryce as his heir so far back as during the days of King Aegon IV, groomed for this role and named regent in his absence. Opposing him is Ser Farman Flowers, a Great Bastard. Both are grandnephews of Lord Bryce, their respective grandmothers being his twin sisters, and ser Farman's is the firstborn. While this would create headache, the decision would likely favor Ser Desmond even so. Except his mother is from House Manwoody of Kingsgrave, just on the other side of the Prince's Pass. A grand castle built by the proceeds of a hundred sacked Reacher holdfasts, and over the bones of thousands upon thousands of good Reachmen. The Reach is split down the middle, and though the Lady Alysanne, sister of Ser Damon, offers that maybe they should just let the lackwit be named lord, a holding action to shuffle the problem ahead to be dealt with another time (which some suspect Lord Leo to would like to do), Lord Mullendore cares to quip that it would settle the issue without solving it, though he doesn't quite seem to favor any solution, one of the few perhaps.
It requires no great wits to see that such lords as sides with Bittersteel and Ser Quentyn Ball are in favor of Ser Farman whereas Ser Desmond is supported by those who wants to see the king remain upon the Iron Throne. Those thinking that the king thus would rule for Ser Desmond would be blinded by the fact that a king that goes against the wishes of his lords in this is more likely to risk turning three lords away from his allies for the price of forcing an ally upon them.
Optional:
You may test for one of these:
Cunning (Logic) TN 12
Deception (Bluff) TN 12
Knowledge (Any*) TN 12
*Research bonus from library doesn't apply, access to it is reflected in the TN.
Upon a success, you gain +1 to any further tests in this event per DoS, using the arguments so constructed, discovered or simply made up. Examples include past precedence, learning of rivalries that can be exploited, how capable each claimant is at ruling and so on.
Critical (Failure): -3 instead.
Required:
Status (Reputation)+Chivalry/Virtue TN 12
Persuasion (Convince)+Chivalry/Virtue TN 12
Supporting Farman is at +1b due to Fire being higher than Blood.
Consequences
1. Success on both tests: +1 influence.
2. Each character that does not make a critical failure gains a number of "votes" equal to their total DoS.
3. Votes must be cast for either Ser Desmond (Blood) or Ser Farman (Fire).
4. Whoever scores the most DoS total then must decide whether the winning side of the vote should gain the lordship, or if the solution offered by Lady Alysanne should be selected (in which case Ser Desmond is certain to continue as regent until the issue is brought up again).
5. Ties are decided by the one scoring the most DoS.
6. If more than one character gains the most DoS, they get 1 vote each for the outcome of step 4 (and 5), Desmond/Farman wins over Alysanne if tied in step 4, however if Desmond and Farman are tied in step 5 (if applicable), Alysanne wins.
+1 fire/blood to the winning side (Alysanne's option is considered a tie)
Benefits/Drawbacks
-Authority: +1
-Great Bastard: The +1D applies.
-Charismatic: +1
-Prejudiced (Dornish): triggers in an attempt to compel you to side with Farman (against Desmond).
Ordinarily, a lord's son would be his heir. But the matter will have to be brought before the king on account of said son being a lackwit unable to communicate his thoughts, assuming he have the ability to understand what is laid before him, which is doubtful. Clearly, he cannot rule, and there is precedence for passing over him. Lord Tyrell must give his recommendation, and is sure to consult with Prince Baelor and the rest of his council, but the prevailing opinions of the Reach and that of House Bridges itself is likely to guide his decision, and ultimately that of the king. Lord Bryce, however, leaves a house divided, Ser Desmond, supported by the respected master at arms Ser Lyonel of the Cockleswhent was designated by Lord Bryce as his heir so far back as during the days of King Aegon IV, groomed for this role and named regent in his absence. Opposing him is Ser Farman Flowers, a Great Bastard. Both are grandnephews of Lord Bryce, their respective grandmothers being his twin sisters, and ser Farman's is the firstborn. While this would create headache, the decision would likely favor Ser Desmond even so. Except his mother is from House Manwoody of Kingsgrave, just on the other side of the Prince's Pass. A grand castle built by the proceeds of a hundred sacked Reacher holdfasts, and over the bones of thousands upon thousands of good Reachmen. The Reach is split down the middle, and though the Lady Alysanne, sister of Ser Damon, offers that maybe they should just let the lackwit be named lord, a holding action to shuffle the problem ahead to be dealt with another time (which some suspect Lord Leo to would like to do), Lord Mullendore cares to quip that it would settle the issue without solving it, though he doesn't quite seem to favor any solution, one of the few perhaps.
It requires no great wits to see that such lords as sides with Bittersteel and Ser Quentyn Ball are in favor of Ser Farman whereas Ser Desmond is supported by those who wants to see the king remain upon the Iron Throne. Those thinking that the king thus would rule for Ser Desmond would be blinded by the fact that a king that goes against the wishes of his lords in this is more likely to risk turning three lords away from his allies for the price of forcing an ally upon them.
Optional:
You may test for one of these:
Cunning (Logic) TN 12
Deception (Bluff) TN 12
Knowledge (Any*) TN 12
*Research bonus from library doesn't apply, access to it is reflected in the TN.
Upon a success, you gain +1 to any further tests in this event per DoS, using the arguments so constructed, discovered or simply made up. Examples include past precedence, learning of rivalries that can be exploited, how capable each claimant is at ruling and so on.
Critical (Failure): -3 instead.
Required:
Status (Reputation)+Chivalry/Virtue TN 12
Persuasion (Convince)+Chivalry/Virtue TN 12
Supporting Farman is at +1b due to Fire being higher than Blood.
Consequences
1. Success on both tests: +1 influence.
2. Each character that does not make a critical failure gains a number of "votes" equal to their total DoS.
3. Votes must be cast for either Ser Desmond (Blood) or Ser Farman (Fire).
4. Whoever scores the most DoS total then must decide whether the winning side of the vote should gain the lordship, or if the solution offered by Lady Alysanne should be selected (in which case Ser Desmond is certain to continue as regent until the issue is brought up again).
5. Ties are decided by the one scoring the most DoS.
6. If more than one character gains the most DoS, they get 1 vote each for the outcome of step 4 (and 5), Desmond/Farman wins over Alysanne if tied in step 4, however if Desmond and Farman are tied in step 5 (if applicable), Alysanne wins.
+1 fire/blood to the winning side (Alysanne's option is considered a tie)
Benefits/Drawbacks
-Authority: +1
-Great Bastard: The +1D applies.
-Charismatic: +1
-Prejudiced (Dornish): triggers in an attempt to compel you to side with Farman (against Desmond).
