[Day 5] Ser Roland Cordwayner vs Ser Norren Wythers (R3)

Roland rode a solid pass in the first round, mirroring Ser Norren's risky approach but without hitting the hits he'd reached when matched against Fireball.

R3 P1 Noble, EF, HiS; SiS: 7d6k4+10 25 6d6k4-3 16
Passive Animal Handling (Ride): 20
HP: 12/12
AR: 10

Roland's second pass was worse still than his first, as the pressure of the challenge against House Merryweather intensified.

R3 P2 Noble, EF, Heightened Stake: 7d6k4+8 18 6d6k4 17
Passive Animal Handling (Ride): 20
HP: 12/12
AR: 10

The third time was the charm for Roland.

The two knights clashed for a final pass, with both using the same spirited tactics. This time Roland's blow was perfect, and it was in the Sevens' hands as to whether Ser Norren would pay the price for his bold tactics.

R3 P3 Noble, EF, HiS: 7d6k4+10 33
Passive Animal Handling (Ride): 20
HP: 12/12
AR: 10
4 DoS = 4.5 x 4 Damage = 18 - 10AR = 8 Damage
Plus another 4.5 damage from the fall, so enough for defeat in case our narrator wants to have a dramatic "Eyes Fixed" damage result instead of taking injuries.

Roland wheeled in his saddle, hearing Ser Norren's agony as a splinter of lance sprang from from shield to eye, costing him half the light of the world. While Ser Roland had not mirrored Ser Vardis's understandably brutal tactics in another of the duels against House Merryweather, his tilt was almost as tragic despite only striking his opponent's shield rather than helm.

Ser Roland hastened to his foe's side and summoned the maesters, the ill-feeling between the two houses briefly forgotten.

R3 P3 Romantic: 3d6 11

Hugh Blackwood was sent to return Ser Norren's plate, with a hand-written message of condolence noting that ransoming armour that failed its master seemed ignoble. Such words were well-intentioned, but were oft misinterpreted when tempers were high.

[OOC: failed Romantic/Honour bound roll, whichever we think most applies here so Ser Roland rejects the ransom for the armour that failed Ser Norren.

While Roland's tactic was Noble, Eyes-fixed can produce tragic results so going with Defeat: blinded in one eye for Ser Norren. Inflames tensions further and creates an interesting Nemesis option for later, or at the very least some drama despite Roland's attempt to make a noble gesture.

Ransom: Destrier only.]

OOC: Flaw: Marksmanship in case he comes back as a Spymaster type NPC?

Roland had noted Ser Norren's fine performance, and indeed the man's loyalty in an unworthy cause followed by the bitter price he had paid for it. Initially, little thought was given to any political ramifications, or indeed even Lord Starling's wishes on such a matter: Roland had judged the knight as seemingly a man of character and skill, and for the moment that was enough.

[Day 7]

Ser Norren,

I have answered the fine tilts we shared with unintended injury, but would continue the path to recompense by following the return of the armour that cruelly failed you with a chance to wear it alongside me in the melee, now that I have enjoyed the Warrior's blessing in attaining a captaincy.

I would be delighted to meet in person at House Starling's tents to discuss our strategy and tactics, but understand if your injuries are too fresh and to grievous to permit such a course.

With continued wishes for your recuperation,

Ser Roland Cordwayner