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What is the FDRP?

Village formerly known as Waybridge
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The entire barony!
- 3 (21.4%)
An idea which cannot die! (i.e. no place in particular, but rather your movement)
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Author Topic: Simple Folk of Erioth Stage III: Improving the Barreny: Turn 47  (Read 68374 times)

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Re: Simple Folk of Erioth Stage II: Steaking Claims: Turn 37
« Reply #450 on: March 26, 2015, 05:49:26 pm »

Hmm. Perhaps the bandits were taken by beasts. It would explain the cuts, although not, perhaps, the straightness. Maybe the men with only one cut were sleeping when they were killed, whereas the ones with multiple cuts fought back. Check for signs as to whether the men died lying still, or died while fighting back against the attackers.
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Re: Simple Folk of Erioth Stage II: Steaking Claims: Turn 37
« Reply #451 on: March 26, 2015, 08:20:09 pm »

Wonderful! New swords! Give my old Shoddy blades to two unarmed Jongonauts. Equip the scabbards and swords onto my body. Now, any torches around?
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Re: Simple Folk of Erioth Stage II: Steaking Claims: Turn 37
« Reply #452 on: March 27, 2015, 09:47:36 am »

Turn 38: Call to Arms
~Tradebridge Castle~
     The man seemed affronted by Rabble’s appearance at first, but quickly regained his composure. He barely even blinked as the overthrow of the Baron was described.
”Sir Rabble, if that is the title you prefer, the situation is quite simple. This barony is obligated to provide either monetary tax, payment in kind of equal value, or military service. Neither of the first two is an option. Surely there are able bodied men here, if nothing else. Fortunately for you, those are at a premium elsewhere. A neighboring Count is preparing to attack, trying to take advantage of a number of rebellions, much like your own, which have been met with varied success. The troops would be expected in one month’s time, though I’ve been instructed to remain until it is clear preparations were sufficiently under way. So, who will be leading your men, and how will you outfit them?”

Spoiler: Tradebridge Castle (click to show/hide)
~Barkamsted~
     Lork and Eliza went deeper, till the came upon a dark area devoid of torches. Fortunately Jongo brought with him a torch, after having handed off his weapons, and by its light they could see a small wooden barricade, beyond which the cave extended back into darkness. The walls looked to have been hewn by picks at some point in the distant past, but the barricade looked clean. Could have been the bandits were superstitious about the cave.
    Xaver could find no other signs on the bandits bodies, but one of the bodies with a single cut and a head wound was near a bloody rock which protruded from the floor, suggesting they had fallen on the rock, perhaps after having been stabbed. None of the bedding was bloodied, so it was unlikely the group had been sleeping.
    Orcus was inspired to call the hammer the Great Stone Hammer of Grogrog, for reasons beyond his, or anyone else’s, grasp. He picked it up and held it in both hands, giving it a few experimental swings. It was quite impressive, but he felt his lack of skill showing through. The hammer almost certainly had more to give.
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~FDRP~
    Cortis’ attempts to convince Dave to authorize a night watch were far from successful. His arguments had mostly just convinced Dave that the wall needed to be built sooner, and if men joined the watch they would likely be unable to help with the wall. But in the process Cortis gained a better understanding of basic persuasion: you’re argument had to suggest your plan was uniquely the best. +1 Persuasion
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Re: Simple Folk of Erioth Stage II: Steaking Claims: Turn 38
« Reply #453 on: March 27, 2015, 11:07:51 am »

"Whatya think, guys? Should we go on? Or head back. We got some nice stuff, and there may be supplies we can take. But, then again, there may be some cool stuff. Or fun stuff..."

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A medium- sized creature prone to great ambition, but only when he feels like it.

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Re: Simple Folk of Erioth Stage II: Steaking Claims: Turn 38
« Reply #454 on: March 27, 2015, 02:00:38 pm »

I meant after the wall was completed. I agree that it is unnecessary while work is being done.

Head into the woods and find some sturdy, straight sticks to use as new shafts for my arrows
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Re: Simple Folk of Erioth Stage II: Steaking Claims: Turn 38
« Reply #455 on: March 27, 2015, 04:53:48 pm »

"How many men will be needed? I'm sure we will be able to rally men willing to seek their fortunes in war. The former baron only had a small selection of swords stored, so if we need more than that, then spears and pikes will have to do. I am sure my friends will be fine leaders, but I will stay here to try to improve the situation.

I will send out messengers, but it will take some time for the men to gather. While you're here .. I am looking to learn magic. Do you know anything that might help?"

Send out messengers to the village for men who would prefer to help the county as warriors while food is limited here, and to see if the blacksmith will use bandit-weapon-iron for spears and pikes.
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Re: Simple Folk of Erioth Stage II: Steaking Claims: Turn 38
« Reply #456 on: March 27, 2015, 05:46:28 pm »

Go deeper, find the others.
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Re: Simple Folk of Erioth Stage II: Steaking Claims: Turn 38
« Reply #457 on: March 27, 2015, 06:51:39 pm »

Carefully check beyond the barricade.
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Re: Simple Folk of Erioth Stage II: Steaking Claims: Turn 38
« Reply #458 on: March 28, 2015, 02:08:15 pm »

Hop over the barricade and kill the first thing that moves with my bare hands.
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Re: Simple Folk of Erioth Stage II: Steaking Claims: Turn 38
« Reply #459 on: March 29, 2015, 02:31:43 pm »

Turn 39: Call to Arms (Cont.)
~Tradebridge Castle~
     Rabble immediately sent out messengers to seek recruits and to instruct the blacksmith to begin preparations, while he continued to speak the newcomer, who was urgent about the need for men, though less so for weapons.

”20 to 30 men should be enough to appease the Count. But I warn you, this is not a battle for honor or some such nonsense. This neighboring count, he has gone mad. Villages slaughtered. You would do best to provide as many men as possible. We have no arms remaining, whatever you can provide will have to do.”

He was less receptive towards the topic of magic, however. ”Magic. Pah. And I had hoped you might have some sense. At court there’s always talk about the superstitions of peasants, but I had presumed it was exaggeration. You want help learning magic? Maybe you should dance in the forests with fairies! Or ask the goblins that haunt the mines! Oh, no wait, demons! That’s how you guys learn magic, right? Throw a bunch of syllables together and hope some red-skinned beast comes to show you the true nature of the world? Moluzoidohn Xeroebla Aeliaxohn!... No? Nothing. Huh. What a surprise. Now, I am obligated to stay here until preparations are well under way, so I’ll need to see more than men running off with a message. I want to see some training. In the meantime, could you please provide me with a place to stay? Far from wherever you perform your ritual sacrifices, if you would.”

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~Barkamsted~
     Lork vaulted over the wooden structure and continued inwards. He wound down into the tunnel, searching for anything to fight. The walls began to contain ores with blue and red lusters, but though they glowed they also seemed to suck in some of the light. He was marveling at these ores when out of the corner of his eye he saw a stooped figure dash by. [1d6+2=5] vs [1d5+1=2] Lork swung a foot high behind him, predicting the path of the creature, and caught it squarely in the gut. It was thrown against the opposite wall of the cave, and looked up at him with fearful eyes before it pulled itself against the wall and disappeared into it, a shimmer spreading quickly through the ore. Eliza and Xaver caught up to see Lork staring in disbelief at the wall, still dropped into a crouch and ready for combat.
    Jongo was near the entrance to the cave when a messenger arrived from Rabble, asking for recruits for a war being fought by the count. Jongo’s men seemed excited about the prospect, and the messenger sounded hopeful that the others who had arranged the rebellion would be willing to consider the offer as well, though didn’t like the idea of walking into the cave to deliver the message. Orcus was given a similar message, once he was tracked down.

~FDRP~
    Cortis found himself a few straight and true sticks, which would make great arrowshafts. As he returned he heard Rabble’s messenger recruiting for the war. Dave stood to the side, looking vaguely annoyed, but remained silent while the message was delivered.
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Re: Simple Folk of Erioth Stage II: Steaking Claims: Turn 39
« Reply #460 on: March 29, 2015, 02:34:08 pm »

I think that I am going to join the military as the master of scouts.

Dave, I'll join the force so you can keep your men here working. Wish me luck.
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Re: Simple Folk of Erioth Stage II: Steaking Claims: Turn 39
« Reply #461 on: March 29, 2015, 02:50:05 pm »

Show the messenger to the baron's room, then find somewhere quiet and practice meditation.
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Re: Simple Folk of Erioth Stage II: Steaking Claims: Turn 39
« Reply #462 on: March 29, 2015, 04:00:12 pm »

I think that I am going to join the military as the master of scouts.

Dave, I'll join the force so you can keep your men here working. Wish me luck.
Go to the blacksmith and pick up the arrowheads.
((Awesome, I'm happy to have some interest in the other gameplay mode!))
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« Reply #463 on: March 29, 2015, 04:18:43 pm »

"Well, lads. We are needed in battle. It's where we belong. So let's raise our violet lions for WAR!! JONGONAUTS HO!!"

We shall defeat this count!
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« Reply #464 on: March 29, 2015, 04:19:56 pm »

"Well, lads. We are needed in battle. It's where we belong. So let's raise our violet lions for WAR!! JONGONAUTS HO!!"
((Just to clarify, are you guys interested in that flag representing the entire region, which would involving renaming the barony? I've posted a poll.))
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