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Post by Father on Jun 14, 2019 15:26:57 GMT 1
One man would be sufficient if he is skilled and lucky enough to sneak upon the knight in question and catch him in his sleep, but if he is to be sufficiently awake to actually hear such words, him being held down by at least two in addition to the one holding the knife might be required, and knights sometimes have squires sharing their tents that needs at least the threat of a blade to the throat to keep quiet.
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Post by Laena Pyre on Jun 14, 2019 20:07:23 GMT 1
The Servant gets a pained look on their face when he mentions the possibility of a squire. "And once the deed is done, how will your men get clear silently if there is a squire held at knifepoint? It is my understanding that beating a man's head until he is unconscious is loud, unreliable, and quite possibly fatal."
They purse their lips in frustration for a few moments, before sighing. "If it is necessary, I will cover the cost of a pinch of sweetsleep for the squire. Half before, half after, with the down payment reducing the payment owed on completion should it prove unneeded."
"While I have never had my throat slashed, I was under the impression it did a rather good job at waking someone up very thoroughly, however briefly. Still, your numbers sound reasonable - one to do the deed, two to stop the thrashing, and one to keep the squire quiet."
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Post by Father on Jun 15, 2019 16:26:47 GMT 1
Squeezing a man's throat might knock him out cold quick enough if one knows how it is done, although the difference between unconsciousness and sleep without end is never assured.
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Post by Laena Pyre on Jun 15, 2019 17:58:01 GMT 1
The Servant clearly considers that for a good few moments, before sighing slightly and shaking their head. "'Quick, clean, quiet' is how it should be, so that is how it will be. I will pay the extra to cover the cost of the sweetsleep."
Quietly and discreetly, they begin filling a bag with the required down payment under the table. "Anything else to discuss?"
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Post by Father on Jun 16, 2019 17:42:03 GMT 1
No, it would appear that the servant has made their wishes clear.
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Post by Laena Pyre on Jun 16, 2019 18:59:18 GMT 1
They nod, finishing off filling the bag, and leaving it beside them, against the wall. Locking eyes briefly, they then glance down at the bag to reveal its location. "A pleasure." They stand, and leave.
Once outside, they spend the best part of an hour walking about, making absolutely sure they're not followed, before heading back.
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Post by Father on Jun 17, 2019 9:43:19 GMT 1
In the darkness, four men sneak into the Bridges camp, almost not evading detection, but they manage, they are not quiet enough to take Ser Jonothor in his sleep, but before he comes entirely to his senses, there is a hand upon his mouth and arms holding him down, or trying to, he is a strong man and he does not panic but struggles mightily, almost breaking free of their hold, there is no easy slitting of the throat, but wild stabs instead to put down a very resilient beast who might have been just a small slip away from having turned the tables and killed his assailants. The commotion finally alerts the guards, and only one of the assassins escapes their impending appointment with the gallows. There is no escaping such a fate for those who murder their betters.
Is there a squire to deal with? 1=yes: 1d4 4Sneakings: 4#5d6k4 10 11 17 16They doesn't get to slit his throat, but they get surprise and he's prone. Reckless Adjustments: 4#1d6 6 4 5 4Surprise Attack 1, aim+grab: 7d6k5 22Jonothor at 6/12, grabbed Surprise Attack 2, aim+grab: 7d6k5 20Jonothor at 4/12, 1 injury (tough), grabbed x2 Surprise Attack 3, aim+grab: 7d6k5 20Jonothor at 2/12, 2 injury (tough), grabbed x3 Surprise Attack 4, aim+grab: 7d6k5 26Jonothor at 2/12, 2 injury (tough), grabbed x4 Jonothor/assassins iniatives: 4d6 16 4#3d6 9 12 13 11Jonothor takes 2 fatigue for +2 LA: Break Free: 5d6 13 Hold him down: 4d6 113x Break free, 3x opposing: 3#5d6 21 16 16 3#4d6 15 18 17Broken free from #1 and #2, not looking too good, let's gamble on using up all fatigue: Break Free, resistance: 5d6-1 15 4d6 12Free from #3 also. Break Free, resistance: 5d6-2 15 4d6 18#4 still clinging on. Reckless knifing time: 4#5d6k4 18 19 18 18Aim +1b: 4#1d6 3 3 5 5That's 4x3DoS, for 4x6 damage, Jonothor at 4/12, 4 injuries (tough), 3 wounds, 4 fatigue grabbed x1 Break Free, resistance: 5d6k2-4 6 5d6 15Break Free, resistance: 5d6k2-4 6 5d6 20Reckless knifing time: 4#6d6k4 17 15 21 18Dead by multiple stab-wounds. Noticing commotion: 3#4d6k3 13 8 13Noticing commotion: 3#4d6k3 10 13 11Alarm! Alarm! Run away! Running away: 4#2d6 12 5 9 9 4#2d6 11 10 4 8 4#2d6 6...Chasers: 4#3d6 9 7 6 7 4#3d6 12 16 15 12 4#3d6 11...Assassin 1: Guard 1: 0-1, 1-1, 1-2, x Guard 2: 0-1, 1-1, x Guard 3: 0-1, 1-1, x Guard 4: 0-1, 1-1, 1-2, x Assassin 2: Guard 1: 0-1, 0-2, 1-2 Guard 2: 1-0, 2-0, CAUGHT! Guard 3: 0-1, 1-1, 2-1 Guard 4: 0-1, 0-2, 1-2 Assassin 3: Guard 1: 1-0, 1-1, 1-2 Guard 2: 1-0, 2-0, 3-0 Guard 3: 1-0, 2-0, CAUGHT! Guard 4: 1-0, 1-1, 2-1 Assassin 4: Guard 1: 0-1, 1-1, 2-2 Guard 2: 1-0, 2-0, x Guard 3: 1-0, 2-0, x Guard 4: 0-1, 1-1, CAUGHT! Guard 2 takes: 1d3 1 Assassin 2 Guard 3 takes: 1d2 1 Assassin 3 Assassin 1 gets away. Laena's contact being alerted?: 3d6 12Yes, runs away with the bonus money. Was a bit freewheeling with the interpretation of the rules here and also a bit back and forth on how to play things out, so future scenes like this will probably be resolved differently. |
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Post by Laena Pyre on Jun 17, 2019 14:28:48 GMT 1
While more expensive and louder than she would like, Laena is pleased enough at the outcome. She can mark the third name off of her list.
Happiness isn't something one considers when bringing justice to the Kingdom. But this she chuckles quietly to herself does put a smile on my face.
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Post by Father on Jun 17, 2019 14:31:35 GMT 1
/scene
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