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Post by Daeron Wildfyre on Jun 24, 2019 2:34:57 GMT 1
Somewhat disappointed in Bittersteel declining to take some of his intelligence public, he decided to bring it to another who would. One who, despite his hypocrisy, tarnished name, and the animus between them still had his uses in publically disseminating damning information. Information such as what Lady Lysette shared with him, before plunging a knife in his back at least.
Stepping into the sept at Lordsview he slips towards the front of the chapel where the (in)famous Septon often held confessions. Without any foreword or formalities he addresses him.
"Septon, I have some things that need confessing. Might we have a private moment?"
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Post by Septon Abelar on Jul 1, 2019 0:44:53 GMT 1
Septon Abelar looks up. Ah, this one. The septon had mixed feelings for the foul-tempered knight, but confession was confession. One must put such things aside.
"Of course, my son. What is it?"
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Post by Daeron Wildfyre on Jul 1, 2019 1:13:15 GMT 1
In hushed tones he begins his "confession"
"I confess that I have learned of a grave threat to the Faith here in the Riverlands.
The heathen Bloodraven has concealed a private army in the Reach away from the eyes of House Tully and the other River Lords and seeks to form an alliance with the Starks in the North. With any other house, I would see this as a simple play for power to supplant a weak paramount, such as House Tully. However, on account of both the Blackwoods and their new Stark allies being infidel worshipers of the Old Gods I think this is an attempt to weaken or supplant the light of the Seven here in the Riverlands. One can only imagine what King Daeron might permit his favorite relative to get away with."
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Post by Septon Abelar on Jul 1, 2019 2:18:05 GMT 1
Abelar ponders the knight's words. The "confession" stunk of rebellion and politics. Bloodraven would have to be a complete idiot not to make preparations in response to Bittersteel's lust for treason. But still, there could be some profit to be had here. An army of unbelievers bent on laying low the Faith would make obvious the need for the faithful to take up arms.
"I have no love for worshippers of the Old Gods, but both House Blackwood and House Stark enjoy the right to muster men under arms, as do all houses sworn to the Iron Throne. Is there something more sinister to this army or its purpose? And what evidence do you have?"
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Post by Daeron Wildfyre on Jul 1, 2019 3:14:31 GMT 1
"Aye, all houses enjoy the right to muster men under their own banner, but why then must the Blackwoods conceal this private army from the eyes of their fellow Rivermen and House Tully if they seek to only do what is permitted? If you found a stranger your sept with a concealed knife, would it not be wise of you to be at least suspicious of his intentions even if you did not have perfect knowledge of them?"
He gives a sour face.
"My evidence on this matter will remain concealed so as to keep my sources safe. As it turns out, the realm is not so safe right now for those who speak uncomfortable truths.
Anyway, say what you might about House Bracken, for it is probably deserved, but they have at least long been leal keepers of the Seven and served as a check to aggressive 'proselytization' of the tree-worshippers to the north.
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Post by Septon Abelar on Jul 6, 2019 18:44:35 GMT 1
Abelar scratches his chin. "I see what you're getting at, but I think it needs some refinement. For instance, concealing a Riverlands army in the Reach is really more of an affront to House Tyrell than House Tully. And is it Bloodraven's army or House Blackwood's? The former is sworn directly to the crown, so he may enjoy more freedom to do things like that."
At the mention of House Bracken, the septon curls his lip. "And what I will say about House Bracken is that they offered up their daughter to the King just like the Blackwoods did. They may have their uses, but let's not put them on any pedestals."
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Post by Daeron Wildfyre on Jul 7, 2019 17:24:38 GMT 1
"Perhaps both lord paramounts should be offended, but Lord Leo has more than enough to worry about right now. I doubt that his subjects fomenting trouble in other lands is a major concern of his, especially if the bloodletting remains in the Riverlands. As for the ownership of the army, I see no distinction in who it belongs to. Rodrik might be lord at Raventree but he but a boy of six-and-ten. I would bet all of my tourney winnings that it is Bloodraven that controls that house, and if he is performing these actions with the Crown's permission, then it should be all the more disturbing that King Daeron is empowering followers of false gods in such a way."
He gives a soft chuckle.
"I assure you septon that they are not on any of my pedestals; however, they are a useful, and powerful, bulwark against the Blackwoods and the Northerners. Perhaps helping them to recruit pious knights to stem the heathen tide will help prevent the return of the Old Gods in the Riverlands, and beyond, without attaching your name to the Bracken cause? I'm sure that Houses Mandrake and Yelshire might be concerned with the resurgence of the old ways as well."
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Post by Septon Abelar on Jul 9, 2019 3:06:47 GMT 1
The septon lets out a sigh. "I am grateful for you making me aware of this, but without something further--evidence of this army attacking the faithful or desecrating a holy site--I don't see how this is much different from the regular dance of power that has taken place in the Seven Kingdoms for hundreds of years."
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Post by Daeron Wildfyre on Jul 11, 2019 4:18:19 GMT 1
"Do you intend to be reactive to everything? You always struck me as a proactive septon when it comes to defending the Faith."
ID: 13 Composure: 14/14 Frustration: 0/4 DR: 5 Objective: Oppose House Blackwood's heathen duplicity Firestarter-Intrigue Init: 6d6k4+2 22Free Action: Status (Breeding) vs Abelar's ID to lower DR Firestarter-Status (Breeding): 6d6k4+2 26 (3 DOS by my count)
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Post by Septon Abelar on Jul 11, 2019 4:38:02 GMT 1
"Some things are too reactive. Wildfyre is known to ignite at the slightest provocation, much to the detriment of those who keep it close at hand."
ID: 12 Composure: 12/12 Frustration: 0/4 DR: 4 (or 1, if the new rules from the Mechanical Discussion thread are live) Objective: Get Daeron to endorse the idea of the Faith Militant, at least in principle. (P 2 Firestarter) Initiative; Free action: Awareness (empathy): 6d6k3 12 6d6k4 14Daeron wins initiative. Confirm your 3 DOS on the Breeding free action. I wasn't aware that the new Breeding free action is live for Phase 2. If you're correct, then -3 DR. If not, then you get 3B of bonus dice. What's your passive Deception (Act)? If my 14 is good enough, then I get either a bonus dice pool (rule from Intrigue thread) or a flat bonus to all non-influence actions (rule from Mechanical Discussion thread). Your turn for your first action.
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Post by Father on Jul 11, 2019 9:09:25 GMT 1
You get what the intrigue thread says, mechanical discussion is changes that may happen in the future.
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Post by Daeron Wildfyre on Jul 11, 2019 15:57:05 GMT 1
“And yet many still find it a good weapon against their enemies. No reward is without risk, as I’m sure you know quite well yourself.”
CD: 13 Composure: 14/14 Frustration: 0/4 Objective: “” My passive Deception is 12, so that’s 1 DOS for the good Septon. Noted, +2b pool it is! Firestarter-R1-Persuasion (Convince)+1b: 7d6k4+1 17 16 (1 DOS for 0 influence)
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Post by Septon Abelar on Jul 11, 2019 22:34:41 GMT 1
[[Does that Persuasion roll reflect the -2 penalty to Persuasion for having a Disposition of Dislike?]]
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Post by Daeron Wildfyre on Jul 12, 2019 2:22:42 GMT 1
*Thought it was only -1 for Dislike. Corrected. Should still be 3 DOS.
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Post by Septon Abelar on Jul 12, 2019 2:34:58 GMT 1
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