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Post by Robyn Redwolf on Dec 18, 2021 16:32:11 GMT 1
"The eyes of Gods and Men bore witness to two who were forced to alter their reality to better suit a family's already long tarnished reputation, and the ears of Gods and Men heard accusations laden with political schemes that favored alliances over honor. No justice was served at Raventree, my lord, but what *could* have been done *can* still be done here," Robyn took on a more sympathetic tone, "You are wise to heed council from your family, as they are wise beyond their years; however, I fought in the center at the Valley a stone's throw from where you valiantly commanded from the front. Your judgement was superseded by that of your cousin, and I imagine that was not the first time his will impeded on your own desires."
"We are the same age, if you are not a few months older than I. The desire for glory burns just as brightly in your eyes as it does in mine, but today I seek nothing for myself. I am not a knight because I demanded it: I am a knight because I risked everything for someone who needed it most. While the rest of the men in this room squabble over land and keeps I am asking you to join me in seeing a proper judgement fulfilled on a man who sullied the good name of you and those you commanded in the Riverlands,"
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Post by Father on Dec 19, 2021 14:15:21 GMT 1
"Surely, you are not suggesting that Lord Blackwood's own kin interfered to tarnish The King's Justice?" The maester speaks softly, the young lord not entirely comfortable with the situation, perhaps happy to avoid the matter entirely and hope the maester could simply talk it all away. A maester apparently somewhat experienced in putting up verbal snares to trap Robyn into unfavorable terrain.
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Post by Robyn Redwolf on Dec 20, 2021 17:29:13 GMT 1
Raising a defensive hand toward the maester, Robyn turned to look at him and matched his lowered tone, "I suggest nothing. Who or what might have influenced them to change their testimony is inconsequential now that we are here. But that does not mean that Lord Blackwood is unable to do anything now," He glanced back to Lord Blackwood, trying to make eye contact and get a read on him, "Your vote means more than mine does, or any of my compatriots'. If you do not wish to cast your vote for the side of justice that you yourself once sought as vehemently as I do now, then I cannot and will not force you to. All I ask is that you do not cast it against my cause,"
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Post by Father on Dec 21, 2021 20:21:54 GMT 1
"We have heard rumors that some in the Bracken camp may seek to demand what you ask, ser, but it is not an untenable position to take? What if Ser Simon had been found guilty and gelded, and then House Tarly asked for the judgement to be overturned? There is a considerable debate at the Citadel regarding whether magical phenomena are real or merely not yet fully understood, but no legends speak of restoring that which has been cut off"
Robyn would have to do intrigue, with the maester doing full on assisting of Lord Blackwood, and all moot if Brackens does not demand it.
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Post by Robyn Redwolf on Dec 24, 2021 16:35:36 GMT 1
Maintaining his glance on Lord Blackwood, Robyn gave a gentle shrug, "Then may the gelding serve as a reminder to Lord Tarly that raising his son properly should have been higher on his priority list. What president do we set otherwise? That you may go around raping noblewomen as you please simply because your father has the correct last name? Or, since Simon is the only son, he should still be allowed to procreate despite raping two ladies? Is that what you believe?" JTaFH: Lord Blackwood Intrigue- Initiative: 6d6k4 18JTaFH: Lord Blackwood Intrigue- Free Action Awareness (Empathy) vs Deception (Act): 5d6k4 19Objective: Join the call for Justice (Convince) ID: 13 DR: 3, +1 to persuasion Composure: 11 Frustration: 0/3
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Post by Father on Dec 31, 2021 16:26:21 GMT 1
"You speak of Ser Simon as if he is guilty of a crime that Lord Blackwood already judged him to be innocent of committing!" Lord Rodrik himself watches the conversation, ill at ease, but happy to let the maester speak for House Blackwood so that he did not have to make the choice between telling Robyn off or admitting that he was wrong. Pushing the lord on the matter directly by demanding an answer will likely force Lord Rodrik to openly declare that there is to be no review of his judgement. To lose face in front of his knights is not something any lord can allow, especially a young one. Initiative: 5d6k4 16Free Status: 5d6k4 21So Robyn goes first and gains +2 to any non-influence test, or +1 to all tests, Robyn's DR is affected as if his disposition towards Lord Rodrik is 4 steps higher, so would now be DR 2 (DR 3 implies 2-4, +4 becomes 6-8). Objective: "Non-committance without any hard feelings" Technique: Charm Intrigue Defense: 14 DR: 3, +1 to persuasion Composure: 13 Frustration taken 0/3 Other relevant information: Maester will be on continuous assist mode. 3D vs TN 9 to grant +2 to Lord's tests.
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Post by Robyn Redwolf on Jan 5, 2022 18:15:15 GMT 1
Robyn watches closely to Lord Rodrik, noting his obvious discomfort in the situation. Don't back down now, we've only just started. His eyes flick back to the maester, scowling with distaste, "Simon *is* guilty," he purposefully left off the title of Ser, "We would not be having this conversation if I, and many of those who fought under the Blackwood banner, viewed otherwise."
Opting to take the +1 to all tests, will help in the future I imagine. JTaFH: Lord Blackwood Intrigue- Round 1 Read Target (+1 to all Tests): 5d6k4+1 19Objective: Join the call for Justice (Convince) ID: 13 DR: 2, +2 to persuasion Composure: 11 Frustration: 0/3
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Post by Father on Jan 6, 2022 20:50:50 GMT 1
A lord that performs his duties will always make people unhappy, but one who tries to please people once by doing otherwise will only lead his house to ruin, the maester's platitudes are hardly convincing to anyone.
Disposition doesn't change, so Robyn is still at +1 to persuasion, only his DR drops a notch. Assist+Charm: 3d6 8 4d6+3 9Well...that was ineffectual. I'll edit in bonus into the rolls if assists are succesful, less hassle than hitting roll twice. Objective: "Non-committance without any hard feelings" Technique: Charm Intrigue Defense: 14 DR: 3, +1 to persuasion Composure: 13 Frustration taken 0/3 Other relevant information: Maester will be on continuous assist mode. 3D vs TN 9 to grant +2 to Lord's tests.
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Post by Robyn Redwolf on Jan 6, 2022 21:33:24 GMT 1
Robyn nearly rolls his eyes at the maester's attempt, instead opting to close them as he spoke, "I am not asking for Lord Rodrik to not perform his duties, I am asking him to make the just ruling. There was evidence withheld from the trial: could the ruling be overturned upon discovery of the truth? He would not be at fault for ruling without that testimony, I believe he did as much as he could with what he was given, but in his heart I know he feels as we do," JTaFH: Lord Blackwood Intrigue- Round 2 Influence (+1D for Read Target, +2 for Chivalry, +1 to all, +1 for DR): 5d6+4 22 Looks like 2 DoS for 2x3-3= 3 Influence done Objective: Join the call for Justice (Convince) ID: 13 DR: 2, +1 to persuasion Composure: 11 Frustration: 0/3
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Post by Father on Jan 10, 2022 23:40:32 GMT 1
Surely, just because one desired another outcome does not necessarily make the result unjust? Did not Ser Robyn's own kinsman represent the ladies at the trial? Assist+Charm: 3d6 11 4d6+5 212 DoS for 6-2=4 Influence. Objective: "Non-committance without any hard feelings" Technique: Charm Intrigue Defense: 14 DR: 3, +1 to persuasion Composure: 10/13 Frustration taken 0/3 Other relevant information: Maester will be on continuous assist mode. 3D vs TN 9 to grant +2 to Lord's tests.
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Post by Robyn Redwolf on Jan 12, 2022 17:15:29 GMT 1
"He did and was bound by the testimony that they gave as well. True, my desire for a guilty verdict doesnt make it the just option; Simon's guilt does." Robyn crossed his arms in front of his chest, "Why would the Bracken ladies weep as they did that night? Despondent and broken; it boiled my blood to hear Simon's attempt to discredit their story when it is known throughout the Reach how ignoble he is," JTaFH: Lord Blackwood Intrigue- Round 3 Influence (+1D for Read Target, +2 for Chivalry, +1 to all, +1 for DR): 5d6+4 24 3 DoS for 9-3=6 Influence Objective: Join the call for Justice (Convince) ID: 13 DR: 2, +1 to persuasion Composure: 7/11 (..was a part-time job!!)Frustration: 0/3
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Post by Father on Feb 17, 2022 19:08:45 GMT 1
Again with such strong words, the maester seems annoyed, the world seems easy for young knights without any responsibilities. It is not.
Objective: "Non-committance without any hard feelings" Technique: Charm Intrigue Defense: 14 DR: 3, +1 to persuasion Composure: 4/13 Frustration taken 0/3 Other relevant information: Maester will be on continuous assist mode. 3D vs TN 9 to grant +2 to Lord's tests. Assist+Charm: 3d6 11 4d6+5 16 for 1 influence.
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Post by Robyn Redwolf on Feb 17, 2022 21:28:27 GMT 1
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Post by Father on Feb 18, 2022 17:25:54 GMT 1
"He deserves it" Lord Blackwood declares. "But the maester has the right of it, too, the Brackens will see such an offer as a weakness, it is they who must first demand it. For I will not give those murderous scum such for free when Ser Balon the Blackguard is gladly accepted into their service."
That's a defeat, so he'll vote for it happening, *if* the matter reaches a Blackwood vote.
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Post by Robyn Redwolf on Feb 21, 2022 18:31:27 GMT 1
"Thank you, my lord. Someone will call for it, I assure you, if the scum have any morals." Smiling wide, he was pleased that Lord Blackwood had finally said something. It could be done, and real justice was within grasp, he only had to take it. While he didnt let it show, the prospect that he now had to step over as the negotiator was... horrifying. But, he had done it before and had shown that he could get others to see reason when he convinced that dodger in Brackford. Maybe this would be just as easy? Giving a polite nod, he turned on his heels, heading to where the Bracken's were... Who should he even talk to? He had already tried Blackfyre, and that only lead him in circles. Otho was right out: while he already crossed blades with that built beast, Robyn figured crossing wits was a lost cause. That only left... three other big players? Lord Jon, Lady Barbra, and Ser Aegor... Robyn knew better than to cross wits with a Lady: he wasnt even in the same weight class. Bittersteel had, supposedly, a similar temperament to that of Otho. That only left Lord Bracken himself. Running his hands though his hair, he made a cautious approach to Lord Bracken, "My name is Ser Robyn Starkwood, and I wish to speak to Lord Bracken on the matter of Lady Sarra and Lady Jeyne Bracken,"
Lets get some real justice!! Thank you, also, for updating the Cast of Thousands! Would you like some kind of roll to see how much of that family tree i would know? JTaFH: Audience Test - Lord Bracken: 6d6k4+5 22
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