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[Gervassen]

The voting is good for monthly updates, but if every RP section becomes a vote, as it seems increasingly likely due to deep divisions in the way this character is perceived, it will soon become the death of this thread that so many of us swore to avoid. No one is going to argue that the past few pages have been readable, I trust.

Let's just go with a "People can do their RPs and other people can shoot down parts of it" system. It's faster, and women like the strong silent types, which is perhaps to become Sir Stone's salient personality trait.

[The Alchemist]

The voting is good for monthly updates, but if every RP section becomes a vote, as it seems increasingly likely due to deep divisions in the way this character is perceived, it will soon become the death of this thread that so many of us swore to avoid. No one is going to argue that the past few pages have been readable, I trust.

Let's just go with a "People can do their RPs and other people can shoot down parts of it" system. It's faster, and women like the strong silent types, which is perhaps to become Sir Stone's salient personality trait.

Agreed that's probably the best way to do it.

[GreatWyrmGold]

I also vote for honesty, but we omit Owen's rivalry. We're honest without filling in that detail. Give me that, guys. You can tell later if necessary.

I'm game for this compromise.

As for this character and his motivations, well, he's pulled off some real whoppers, and he's in the middle of forging a claim... He values honesty so highly that he uses it sparingly and with great economy.

The way I see it is that he uses honesty when he can and lies when he can't. After all, there is no value in honesty except in others knowing he uses it.
But to each their own interpretation.

Again, this could as easily be a test of honesty as trying to figure out what our motives are. Do you want to fail this test just because you didn't want to trust the truth to the leader of what will be "our" army?

What a childish thing to ride this far for.

It's not the only thing he's riding this far for. He's also trying to secure an alliance, and is just judging how far he can trust us.
Unless he's actually been sent by Owen to try and sabotage any rebellion we have or something. That's also possible.

If he were interested in honesty like an ignorant country rube without important interests to maintain, he'd be back in curbiston with the lord who honestly is more legitimate. Ain't no honest people in this room. The fact we're here is dishonest, and the fact he's here is that he wishes to hear something other than our petty personal truths.

It only means he's here for something other than hearing them. Whether the other stuff is stuff he wants to hear us say or stuff he wants us to do.

Basically, when we gave Arthur the line about duty,

Forgot that bit. Whoops.
...Coulda sworn we also told him the truth.


Anyways, officially changing my vote to...*checks options* B.

[Maldevious]

Yes, let's not vote during RP sessions. If it seems close, I usually just wing it and it has turned out alright thus far. Sorry for the boring several pages. Carrying on.

You sit back in your chair, swirling your wine for a moment before downing the glass. You start your response by recalling the Battle of Torchester and your shared service, and stating that you are not unfamiliar with risking your life for a just cause.

Sir Lope seems to be lapping this up, nodding his head in agreement. You continue to explain that you were not the fondest of the Count, but that you had seemed to be moving in a better direction with your relationship towards the end of his life. Disarmingly, you admit that if the rumors about Owen's role in Count Foles' death are true, then he would be a danger to all of his vassals.

This seems to strike a chord with the grizzled old knight, who mumbles something about Owen "getting rid of all the old guard." Here is where you pivot, saying that you are merely a knight, who does not have the means to press the claim yourself, nor protect young Arthur in the long run. Lope gives you a keen look, as you offer your support in the endeavor, should he wish to press the matter.

Sir Lope stares into the small fire that is crackling, then downs his own glass and stands up. "I do intend to press the matter, Sir Stone. I rode here because I feel that the longer we wait, the more ensconced the cur Owen becomes. He believes me to be leading a reconnaissance sortie in your lands. He does not realize how precarious his position is among the court and the people. The only ones that are truly loyal to him are his personal guard and his wife..."

He offers you a hand up, which you heartily take. "Send for the boy, wherever he is, and gather your best men. We march on Owen as soon as young Arthur arrives."

Nice set of rolls, there.

[Plato Play-Doh]

"Well... might I suggest contacting some of the other vassals first? I've become well acquainted with some of them, and am almost certain that they would join our cause. Perhaps I could send a letter to my friends Denton and Percival, requesting aid?"

Also, we should make an effort to contact the young Sir Denton more, if possible. His distance could be our downfall later on, and besides, he's our dead friend's son, and we barely even know him. That is a situation very much in need of remedying. I'm almost hesitant to ask anything of him now, since we haven't earned his friendship yet.

[GreatWyrmGold]

"Well... might I suggest contacting some of the other vassals first? More allies are always a good thing. I've become well acquainted with some of them, and am almost certain that they would join our cause. Perhaps I could send a letter to my friends Denton and Percival, requesting aid? I understand that we don't want to delay, but rushing into this without sufficient aid could be just as deadly as delaying too long. Also, if a single knight is the only noble present, it looks like we are just lone madmen."

[Gervassen]

Let's not impute that the Lord Marshal can ever be a lone mad man. That's gauche. It's a high office.

Stick "Yes, milord! Oh... Shall I contact some..." out in front and don't impute that he's a madman at the end, and its good.

[GreatWyrmGold]

I was thinking that we'd be implying we'd be madmen...but a point you have. Drop that bit, or modify it. Rebels? Traitors? Those aren't much better.

[Gervassen]

Those are even worse to mention at this juncture, in fact, because while we aren't gibbering and wearing a chamber pot on our heads, it's harder to tell at a glance that rebel and traitor don't fit us.

I'm for just riding out with our own retinue and his, if he shoots down the call to arms. It's a backtrack from my former position, but I feel he's been authentic enough during the discussion. Maybe unwise, but let's allow Uriel to sweep us into the narrative.

[Maldevious]

You quickly agree, asking him for time to call up some banners for your cause.

Lope seem slightly impatient. "We don't have time to gather a whole bloody army, but anyone who you can call on while we wait for the boy to arrive can ride with us." He pauses. "I don't plan on leveling the town, you know. I want the false Count and his harpy of a wife banished, but I won't see Folesden burn."

You file a mental note that, despite his apparent love for the deceased Count, Lope is apparently none too enamored with the man's legitimate daughter.

But first the pressing matter: you dash off a note to Percival instructing him to ride here with all haste with Arthur and his best men. You also send a rider with a letter asking for young Sir Denton's best men and assistance in the matter.

Given the hour, you estimate that Arthur and Percival will arrive within three days, and Denton as well if he decides to join with you. How will you use this time?

Short section before riding to Folesden, get any mobilization suggestions in here, along with any other last minute tasks.

[GreatWyrmGold]

Shall we leave someone with instructions on what to do should we not return?

[Gervassen]

Sounds right. I think Marna can do that. While not exactly warriors themselves, a woman could supervise her husband's armies in his absence. We'll tell her to mobilise everyone, the full levy, guard the town walls, and send a letter to her uncle via the Carshire road asking for intervention.

Let's tell our men that the Marshal has come to see a demonstration of our readiness and that we expect on-going drills in the next week. Let Uriel go through these motions and see a few demonstrations of our dragoons. Could be interesting, anyway.

We ought to take our new siege engineers along, as well, along with some local carpenters to assist fabrication per their specifications, but these are called up just before we leave.

Send a message to the Rat, "The game is afoot."

Rangers lead the way. Send them out ahead. Let's not forget scouts, when we do move.

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Let's hide in the open, btw. We give Uriel a feast in our hall, make sure he's well-rested and entertained, and continue dropping comments around others how you're anxious that Feroshire pass his military review.

If rumour gets back to Curbiston, then Owen thinks that Uriel is following his orders by spying on us in an official capacity. Also, a well-rested Marshal has other advantages.

[Gotdamnmiracle]

Pure taste on this one and the fact that I am posting from a smart phone,

Since we have cattle, lets make sure Luther gets riding lessons, while also breaking a bull for him to ride. I realize it is a future idea, but that was immediately flashed into my mind as I caught up on the story. In the mean time, good luck fellas.

[Truean]

No objections I'm willing to push to current plan.

However, what're we gonna do if this is a trap? I'm hearing, "not the whole army but just a few guys, ride off to the town of the guy you don't like." This isn't a trap, trust me.

I guess we just have to chance it, but do we have any backup plan in case things go south? I may very well be overthinking this, which is why I'm still going along with it but, meh. Just simple food for thought. Any ideas?

P.S. Don't hold up on my account.

[Maldevious]

Very busy with work today. Not holding up on anyone's account. Will post tonight or tomorrow a.m.