Around the noonday hour, an odd thing happens... Birds start to gather around Greenheart.
Not just the usual birds, like the sparrows that come to feed on the detritus of human life. Songbirds gather, their voices at first a quiet chorus, but soon rising to a deliberate chorus that draw the attention of people at work. Nor are they the only ones; a cloud of dark wings briefly obscures the sun as ravens, crows, magpies and other corvids gather by the dozen, their raw voices an underscore to the mellifluous harmony created by their smaller cousins.
And none of the birds are trying to eat or otherwise molest one another.
A dense fog spills forth from the tower where Asta has established her Witch's laboratory and teaching room for the Circle. First from the highest windows. Then from consecutively lower windows. Finally, from the door as it swings open, seemingly of its own accord.
Asta Blackheart comes sauntering out of the tower, a small, victorious smile on her pale face. Her snow-coloured tresses hang freely about her shoulders and the fog caresses her form, while her dark cloak floats about her ankles. Her eyes are Sparks of sapphire blue in all the paleness and darkness she represents.
"Come!" the Witch calls out to the people of the fortress. "Come gather in the main hall, for we have news!"
Looking to Seraph and Torod, Asta extends pale hands, her fingernails manicured a bright red. Birds spiral down from the roofs of the fortress and out of the sky, spiralling above and around her while they sing, loud enough to rival any salute by trumpets...
"Milady..." Seraph takes Asta's right hand lightly by the fingers, kissing the top her hand in a clear indication of her servitude and loyalty to her Witch, and moves as bidden by her. "My Witch Queen..." She stood in full battle gear, showing that she was her witches protector, even on this momentous day.
Also, is Jhod here to officiate the coronation?
Sunset has risen early this morning. Not only to tackle all the things that need to be done on a 'Homestead' but to do all the things that have been neglected during the previous adventuring.
By mid morning Sunset brings on the washing that's been drying since the previous day and set about getting herself and Imiria dressed in their 'Best' for the coming events of the day.
As the birds begin to gather and the towns folk move to see what the fuss is about Sunset and Imiria are also wandering casually into the center of town.
Sunset's hat is clean and set at a comfortable angle. A ribbon added to the 'band'. Her vest, shirt and pants are clean, her boots shine. The leather belt and its small weapon ride easily upon a hip.
She nods and smiles to those she meets along the way. As the crowd gathers and Asta makes her appearance Sunset and Imiria are just two more faces in the crowd.
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In the small council chamber of the newly remodeled castle that uses to be the Stag Fort, Jhod coughs loud enough direct everyone’s attention back to the matter at hand. Having just read the new charter, the words still fresh in your ears.
Be it so known that the bearers of this charter, having delivered the
northern reaches of the Greenbelt from the scourge of banditry,
having provided detailed maps of the lay of the land, and having
done no small amount of work in the exploration of said land and the
culling of hostile monsters and indigenous hazards, are hereby granted
the right to rule. The nature and laws of rule are theirs to define, and
the wellbeing of this new nation is theirs to protect. In accordance for
providing a stable nation to the south of central Rostland, let there
be a generous stipend of funds, support, and advice provided to this
fledgling nation as a token of Restov and Brevoy’s goodwill, such
that future relations between kingdoms might be mutually beneficial.
So witnessed under the watchful eye of the Lordship of Restov and
by the authority granted by Lord Noleski Surtova, current Regent of
the Dragonscale Throne.
Jhod continues ”The new charter from Brevoy gives you the authority to establish your own kingdom and the materials and colonist to do so. Your first task should be to choose your offices. I have no doubt that you’ve chosen Asta Blackheart as the Ruler, but what of you others?”
After the group divides up the offices, Jhod reviews the current kingdom status,
”The lands around the StagFort have been claimed. The first district of the capital GreenHart has been laid out, and the StagFort is under renovation to be GreenHart Castle.” You hear hammering in the background as it takes time to build a castle, but it is serviceable for now.
”Of the building supplies sent a little over half have been allocated to the establishment of GreenHart and it’s Castle, but you need to decide what additional projects to approve.”
”Currently the people are living out of tents and wagons there is need for housing.”
”Also, the same people are eating into our supplies, we need to establish farms or fisheries.”
”In addition there are several request for business such as a tavern, merchant store, or smity. I suggest an up or down vote on the options, unless you have more suggestions.”
Finally Jhod adds, ”A few days ago a young woman Saki from a home stead farm in the area was killed, as the new rulers they want you to look into it.”
Torod wants Marshal.
Can Strawberry Deathstrike Aid me in this? No? Ok. She wants to be the Royal Enforcer anyway. She is very qualified for the role. She gets +5 to the roll.
Torod fully supports Jhod as High Priest.
Torod suggests
Kressel as Royal Enforcer
Oleg as Treasurer
Kesten Garess as General
My votes are for.
1a
2c
3c
1 A - Housing (Arshea wouldn't approve of leaving people in the muck, so natural neither does seraph. ;3)
2 C - Claim a nearby Plains Hex and Build Farm on it
3 C - Smithy
General Cha +5
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Councilor Cha +5
Reason Being Asta's knight makes both roles fitting for Seraph, as a General she can ensure the stability of those in command of the troops. Thus securing the nations strength and hopefully avoid a military coup.
However,
As Councilor and a representative of the small military arm of Arshea, she can ensure the citizenry's concerns are heard. She can also relay the decisions of the cities leaders in way's common folk will understand. Which should increase the loyalty of the people, since they will know they have a voice in the inner courts. Especially one that is at the right hand of the Queen herself.
Admittedly, Svetlana would make a good Councilor as well. So in all honesty Seraph will trust Asta's decision on which position she would like her to fulfill. Being her loyal subordinate and because of their pact she must do what she can to ensure Asta's continued success.
What are your thoughts on the use of the Leadership feat? Is it allowed? Not allowed... Etc. :) Thanks!
Hearing about the woman who had been killed leaves Seraph feeling uneasy. Something like this wasn't uncommon in semi-lawless frontiers, but it shouldn't be ignored either. "Lady Asta, shall I go and investigate this matter?"
After the votes have been tallied, Asta hears the suggestions of the others for people to fill the various positions still vacant on the council, and steeples her fingers in thought.
"My knight," she finally says to Seraph, "our kingdom is a new one and there are enemies nearby. That green-haired Fey is lurking in the distance. The Trolls weigh on my peace of mind. Our neighbours know us not and might find us interesting prey. We need a strong hand at the helm of our armed forces. I would ask you to take up the mantle of General, and would suggest that Kesten Garess would therefore assume the role of Warden. May we all be agreed on this?"
Asta nods to Torod's suggestion of Jhod as High Priest. "A good choice, Marshal Torod, and I heartily second the appointment."
The Witch glances at Jhod himself. "However, this may require you to transfer your offices from the old temple we rediscovered to Greenheart. It seems to me that a High Priest must operate from a temple. How long do you think it would take for the faithful of Erastil to construct such an edifice to house you and your future staff, lord High Priest?"
After this, Asta considers the other appointments. "Placing Oleg as Royal Treasurer sounds like a good idea, provided he is willing to transfer from the Tradefort to Greenheart. And, as he would be working here all the time, it seems cruel to leave Svetlana behind. Might we appoint her as Councilor, at least pro tem?
Still, that would require her to work closely with Kressel in her new office as Royal Enforcer. Possibly not the most ideal fit, but we can hope they can learn to overcome the hurt of the past in the name of the future... Or else we will make other appointments later. Speaking of Kressel: I would like to ask that she be brought before us after we have cleared our other business. There is a matter which I must conclude with her now."
The Witch leans back in her seat and regards the rest of the council over her steepled fingers. "There are still offices we need to fill. A Grand Diplomat. A Magister. A Spymaster. The latter two, I can temporarily fill, but I would like to fill these positions as soon as possible. The young Witch Imiria might eventually make a suitable Magister, but she still needs more training. Perhaps among the various clergy I have invited, or else the colonists available to us, we might find some people capable of taking up these jobs."
After the appointments, when Jhod announces the murder of the young woman, Saki:
"This is a foul thing to happen, so early into our reign. The people must know we are not just their rulers, but also their guardians. If we have no further council business for the day, I would suggest we take some guards and move out as a body. The distance is not insurmountable and we would each bring useful talents to the task."
After the council has either agreed to move out to the site of the murder in force or not, Asta asks that Kressel be brought to the council chamber with all due speed. As soon as the former bandit appears, Asta addresses her:
"Kressel. We did not originally meet as friends, but a friend you have become, and a true ally. In recognition of the way you have turned your life around, as Ruler of Greenheart, I hereby formally grant you pardon for all crimes committed. Let it be written down and entered into the archives, so there may be no doubt."
Asta bows her head to Kressel and flashes her a brief smile. "Grandiose, I know, but some pomp and ceremony is required when ruling nations. People expect it. On to other matters; given that you are now a free woman, you might be interested in a job offer. How would you like to be Royal Enforcer?"
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Jhod, Oleg, Svetlant, Imiria, and Kressel all happy to accept the Kingdom Offices.
Asta - Ruler (choose) Loylty +0
Seaph - General Stability +5
Torod - Marshal Economy +3
Sunset - Warden Loyalty +1
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Jhod - High Priest Loylty +3
Oleg - Treasurer Economy +2
Svetlant - Counselor Loylty +2
Imiria - Spymaster (choose) Stability +2
Kressel - Royal Enforcer Loylty +3
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Vacant - Grand Diplomat - Penalty Stability decreases by 2. The kingdom cannot issue Diplomatic or Exploration edicts.
Vacant - Magister Penalty: Economy decreases by 4.
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for more information on leadership Roles
Kindom Established in Golarion year 4710 of month (9) Rova
Month 2: Lamashan 4710
Starting Kingdom Status: 29 BP, 4 Econ, 12 Loyalty, 8 Stability, 2 Consumption, 8 Defense, Control DC 22
Kindom Stability Check 20 + 8 = 28 vs DC 22
Pay Consumption -2BP
Claim hex -1BP
Build Farm -2BP
Build Housing GreenHart -3BP
Build Smith GreenHart -6BP +1 Econ, +1 Stability
Taxes Collected (12 + 5) / 3 = 5BP
Event Check < 75% 91 None
Kingdom Status: 20 BP, 5 Econ, 12 Loyalty, 9 Stability, 1 Consumption, 8 Defense, Control DC 23
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Kingdom Status spreadsheet
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Investigating the death of the young woman Saki:
Following directions given, Your group ride out to the farmer and speak with the farm and his wife ”It was just terrible when we found her all torn to shreds off just in the meadow beyond the barn, it must have been a pack of wargs or worst! It happened just at the start of the full moon some days back. We think she was sneaking off to see that barbarian fellow who came in with the wagons. Saki was so nice, we took her in a few years back. It’s shaken us something terrible. We are afraid to go to the fields. We’ve heard that a young shepherd boy is missing too. Please, can you hunt these monsters down!”
It’s been several days since the attack, Saki has already been buried, but there is still blood stains all over the Meadow where the attacks happened. You find several large wolf looking tracks, but only the back two paws.
It don’t take long to spot a circle of vultures in the air a few miles away. In a clearing you find the ravaged body of the boy and his flock of sheep. They have been dead for several days, probably killed within a day of Saki’s attack. While standing around, you hear the cry of a lamb caught in the nearby bushes. It must have survived the slaughter by sheer luck.
Back a town it don’t take long to hear rumors that Saki was seeing a barbarian of a man called Kundal who recently arrived in town with the wagon trains. He’s hasn’t been seen many days.
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When asked Kesten Garess chuckles darkly in his moody way "I'm a soldier, not a diplomat." he seems friendly enough since you did him a favor by killing the bandit Falgrim Sneeg, maybe offering the right position something more inline with being a soldier.
On a side note: Mikmek is disappointed you didn't offer him a job. Also, Croft would make an excellent diplomat, he could offer plates of eyeballs to his guest.
"Sir Mikmek, I would be delighted to offer you a position, but there is the matter of your obligations to the Sootscale tribe... One day you will be Prince no more, but King. Still.... How would you feel about being appointed Grand Ambassador for the Sootscale people?"
It’s been several days since the attack, Saki has already been buried, but there is still blood stains all over the Meadow where the attacks happened. You find several large wolf looking tracks, but only the back two paws.
Seraph wasn't surprised that Saki was already buried, but the blood stained meadow revealed something they were all too familiar with. Seeing as their was only the back two paw prints from a wolf like creature. She kneeled down and pointed out her findings to the others. "Wolf Tracks, though only the rear paws. could it be a lycanthrope?"
She didn't reveal anything useful to the group in regard to the disappearance or whereabouts of the Shepard boy. Though after seeing what happened to Saki she feared the worst, which was evident with the way she carried her massive blade unsheathed at all times as they searched. She wouldn't allow Asta to be caught off guard.
Back a town it don’t take long to hear rumors that Saki was seeing a barbarian of a man called Kundal who recently arrived in town with the wagon trains. He’s hasn’t been seen many days.
Using her silky voice she schmooze with the local and found out something interesting. Interesting enough to report to Asta immediately. "The reported seeing a barbarian man named Kundal whose recenty arrived with the wagon trains. Though no one has seen him in many days. shall we seek the inn or place he was staying at? Perhaps there will be more clues there?"
aid other
In private, Torod reminds the group, "Could it have been Elaina? You don't think that she's turned do you?" Torod is not one to show his emotion. Elaina was a rare exception. His worry is clear for all to see.
"The tracks lead this way." He says in an irritated tone. "You would think after all the time you spent out here you would know how to track by now." The mix of his usual surliness and his worry over Elaina grates on his companions' nerves, but he does know his business. "There's the boy and what's left of his flock. [b]"No doubt. We have to put down whoever did this." He keeps his bow at the ready.
Its kind of shameful how happy Torod is to find out it wasn't Elaina. He seems filled with glee at the prospect of hunting down the barbarian.
After Torod leads the group to the site of the shepherd boy's death and the butchery of his flock, Asta does two things.
First, she gently frees the lamb and carries it to the others, addressing it in the beast's tongue:
Second, once the lamb has been secured and the shepherd boy's body bundled up to be returned to his family, Asta strides out into the middle of the gore-stained meadow, puts her hands on her hips and raises her head to the sky. The Witch draws a deep breath, then releases a series of harsh screeches and squawks at the vultures:
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Shameful or not, Asta is likewise relieved to learn Elaina is probably not guilty of the deaths.
"Yes, to the inn. After we have brought the boy back to his kin. But we also need to declare emergency measures; a born lycanthrope could strike again at any time. People need to be warned not to go out alone."
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You have already encounter a barbarian Kundal and participated in curing his lycanthrope.
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The lamb only shakes uncontrollably and bleats over and over.
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The vultures continue to fly out of reach as they hiss at the group.
Who's king do you think you are, we don't need your worthless permission to enjoy our dinner, we found it first! Besides you have no use for it. Run along you flightless mammals!"
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Having turned what's left to the boy to his parents, the group gathers around the tent that serves as a temporary tavern and gathering place for Greenhart citizens to make there emergency declarations.
Seraph laughs at the surly Torod, honestly amused at his tone now. "We both have our duties, you track and I destroy what threatens Asta. Simple." She brushes her short hair back and follows to where the boy and his flock had been butchered.
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When no danger came she sheathed her blade then, deigning to carry the boy's body herself. Though his face was covered she brushed his hair back, whispering gently. "Don't worry now, it's time to go home."
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Having handed over the boys body to his grieving parents, she had held herself together far better then many would expect. Her collar clicked as the severed chain seemed to writhe on it's own. Seraph's face was determined as she acknowledged Asta's will. "As you command."
Back in Greenhart she aids in making declarations on Asta's behalf if necessary. As the General she was determined to ensure the people were assured of their ability to defend them.
After which she leads the others to the supposed Inn where this Kundal had possibly holed up. She doesn't draw her blade but her muscles were all taut at the thought of combat ahead. The Tiefling wore her anger on her face, though she was focused solely in protecting Asta and bringing this threat to an end. By Arshea and Asta, no more beauty shall be destroyed. No more lives cut short by violence and loved ones mourning. Even if it means my body is ravaged, I will stop this.
Asta tells the others about the lamb's testimony.
Sunset attends the functions and festivals with her Niece Imiria, wearing her best clothes for the occasion. Even enjoying puffing on the small, rolled leaves she keeps tucked away most of the time as she ambles about mingling with people.
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With 'serous' stuff being looked into after the new town is declared Sunset is again in her 'regular' clothes and outfit astride her more favored mount the large bird (Axebeak) whom she quietly calls 'Fluffy'.
Watching those more attuned to the wilds Sunset does little more than watch, keep guard and chew absently on the stub of her last cigar.
"Yup... gon'a have t' send fer Jane. Or else gon'a have t' get me a bigger gun...." She muses more to herself than others.
When they reached the Inn Seraph sidled up to the front desk, finding the Inn Owner she asks nicely. "Apologies for disrupting your day, but we are here on official business. Apparently one of your customers, a person named Kundal, barbaric looking perhaps unkempt. Is staying here. Is thre anyway we can get the key to his room so we can search it?"
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Seraph finds what passes for an Inn in the tent city of settlers and hopeful immigrants to your fair kingdom. The keeper looks embarrassed as the General of Stagland ask for the room key, she stammers "Sorry you ladyship, but I don't have any proper walls I'm hopeful my request to have a proper Inn built is approved soon. The man you are asking about did rent a tent for a few weeks, but he left about a week ago. Left nothing behind. Do you think he had something to do with the deaths you're investigating? Some people say it was a wolf skin-walker, others say it was Wargs. We won't feel safe until you show us the hides of the wolfs or kill the sleepwalker."
Seraph wasn't used to being referred to with a title but she was listening intently. Upon hearing nothing was left behind, she sighed in relief. Though the woman's stammering made her want to reassure her in some way. She gives the woman a confident smile before taking hold of her hands in an attempt to reassure her and make her focus on Seraph instead of frightful thoughts. Seraphs words were sincere and confident, because it was the truth. "Please calm yourself and take heart my dear woman. My companions have already apprehended a young man who was infected with lycanthrope. He is no longer a threat to any of you and is far, far away from here. On my life I swear this to be truth." She places one hand over her heart to emphasize the truth of her words and oath. both of which she didn't take lightly. "However, we will continue our search. If there are other creatures prowling the area Warden Torod, myself and others will deal with it immediately. So rest assured we are not ignoring any threats to our kingdom." She nods to Torod and the others then.
She releases the woman's hands if she seemed uncomfortable with the hand contact, before changing the topic to a lighter subject. "Now... You were saying you submitted a request to build an Inn?" Seraph was sincere and interested in the woman's thoughts on the inn she wanted built.
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"Not only have we captured him, but we are working on a way to protect us from his like again. The Lady Blackheart and her Court are committed to this land and its people"
Torod tries to help make the good folk feel better about the situation.
As soon as Asta hears that the lycanthrope responsible for the whole mess has not only been caught, but is also in custody, she spends some time in private conversation with her familiar and then calls for a gathering of the council.
"So, we need not chase down the killer because we already have him locked up in our dungeon," the Witch opens the meeting. "So far, so good. But now we have the problem that we are holding the killer in custody in the very heart of our kingdom, and people are afraid he might get out again. Rightfully so, because come the next full moon, he is going to transform and go berserk again.
We can not simply banish him from the kingdom for the same reason. Executing him out of hand goes against the spirit of the law because he suffers from a disease, rather than murders of his own volition.
If wolfsbane has not had any useful effect in curing this man of his malady, there are magical means to free him of it: the True Form-spell can keep him locked in his own form... but it is a spell outside my range and, I am sorry to admit, foreign to my style of spellcasting. A superior Druid, Sorcerer or Wizard could do it, but not me. And the spell's effects do not last overly long. The most ideal solution would be to have a special item imbued with the spell crafted, and lock it onto the man.
Still, regardless what tactic we use to affect a cure, we have more problems. First of all, how do we deal with this man besides stopping him from killing again and striving to halt the further spread of lycanthropy? Do we conduct a trial for murder, or rather manslaughter? And do we need to hunt for the progenitor lycanthrope? Those born to the condition control their transformation; this man does not, according to the testimonies I have heard. That means someone infected him at some point -- just as someone infected Elaina. If there is some profligate lycan doing the rounds, infecting people for the heck of it or in a bid to build him- or herself a pack, we have a problem."
Asta looks to Mikmek.
"Sir Mikmek, could we commission the Sootscales to forge silver weaponry if it comes to it?"
Seraph aids Torod as he tries to be diplomatic, assuring the Innkeeper as she stands beside him, throwing a arm around his shoulder. "What he says is true! Though forgive his gruffness, he has been traveling nearly non-stop and bringing the Kundal into custody was not easy." She releases him to avoid any surly backlash.
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"Neither, the man did nothing of his own volition. He even tried to get away from people to protect them. So he has morales and a sense of right and wrong." She was sincere but not wishing to doubt her Lady Asta's words. "However findin the original progenitor of this dread disease. Finding them and bringing them to judgement would be enough to settle the hearts of our people. I'd rather not hunt wolves that did no wrong either, it would be wasteful and ugly."
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Seraph & Torod
The woman innkeeper smiles looking less scared ”It’s good to know! I doubt the gentry of Brevoy’s would be so efficient at protecting it’s people as you and your friends are.”
As the subject turns to plans for the Inn, The wouldbe innkeeper tell Seraph about her wish to build a fine Inn with many rooms for guest as well as a large kitchen and common room for serving meals and such.
Asta
What you know about Kundal:
When Mikmek is asked about silver weapons, the kobol shrugs ”Tribe digs silver rocks from dirt, but not good at smiting. Maybe new smith in town can build weapons from silver rocks?”
Unless the Stagland’s guardians have other plans, the month will pass quickly and it will be time for another round of building and then the coronation celebration with out of town guest and other unexpected events.
Before leaving the Inn, Seraph guves the Innkeeper a warm smile. "I have mixed feelings on Brevoy's nobility as well, but we won't just leave our people to fend for themselves. In times of uncertainty you can rely on us to act and that your concerns have a voice." She clasps the woman's hands again as she responds to her dream inn. It made her happy to hear such hope from people, hope for a better tomorrow. "Your dream sounds wonderful, do not give up on it and know that I will see to making it a reality as well. When it gets approved I will let you know personally."
Sunset continues her normal, daily routine. The small plot of land Imira's folks have claimed needs work and looking after. Imiria needs supporting and guidance.
For herself Sunset continues to care for her animals, both horse and bird. She starts looking into how much 'free space' is still available at the edges of the growing settlement with an eye for starting a corral of her own.
During this month, Asta will take Imiria firmly in hand. Apart from instruction in the Witchly arts, she will make sure the young woman knows exactly what is expected of her as the Council's Spymistress.
"We need to know what our neighbours are about," she explains during a walk along the castle's battlements, raven wings beating on the air as the Winter Witch calls black birds down out of the air and rewards them with bits of rabbit meat.
"We need to know what they want us to know. We need to know what they don't want us to know. We need them not to know that we know what they know -- unless we need them to know that we know what they know. Sometimes, your job will not be merely to gather information, but to spread it at the Council's behest, to maze, confuse and manipulate our enemies. You will have to spread rumours as well as gather them, forever aware that you may be gathering up someone else's falsehoods and winnowing the kernel of truth from the chaff of lies and simple ignorance. You are a clever little sneak already, my Witchling, but you need to hone your talents at stealth and deception to a fine edge. And you cannot go it alone. As Spymistress, I expect you to build up our nation's secret service.
We'll help you everywhere we can, of course, but we cannot do the job for you. This is not an easy assignment before you, but it is the challenge of a lifetime. If you are still willing, we will focus on teaching you a Hex of unsurpassed usefulness for your task: Feral Speech. If you can talk to the animals, you can learn things an army of spies couldn't ferret out. Here in Greenheart, I am building a rapport with the ravens; if they are willing to work with me, I can gather information from clear across the nation. If you can do something similar in the lands which border ours, well... You see the way my thoughts run?
Another thing; crime will come to our fair kingdom. It is inevitable; where there are people living together, some will think to benefit from their fellow people by means of crime and deceit. One of the things I want you to keep an eye out for is criminal activity in Greenheart. What looks like a ring of simple thieves may yet be the first stab an enemy takes at testing our defences. Also, a thief ring could be useful to us as a pool of future agents for the secret service. See? All the loose bits and threads we gather up, then spin them together into our own web.... Spymistress. Do you still feel up to the challenge? Do you think you can handle it?"
Asta also takes the time to send letters to Chief Sootscale and the Mite King, advising both that their people should have embassies in Greenheart, and that she would welcome an ambassador from the Mite King if he has any in mind. In addition, she asks the Mite King whether he has heard back from the local Faerie Queen yet, so the Greenheart Council might open up a dialogue with her -- and whether she has said anything about the green-haired troublemaker.
Aside from dealing with the Werewolf issue. Seraph spends time among the people, to get to know the settlers better and to let them see their General. she was also seeking out those who would find Arshea's teachings desirable as well. More able hands for when the time to construct her temple came upon them.
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Sunset works the run down homestead of her lost relatives.
Asta speaks with young Imiria about her duties of Council's spy mistress. The young one seems to be excited about the possibility and power the position offers her. Imiria rolls her eyes at Asta's question "Of course I can handle it. It's what I've been doing."
The number of raven increase around the castle as Asta feeds them regularly, still they are only animals so they utility is limited. They are just a likely to talk about the moments of squires as they are humanoids. Ravens of Mordor they are not.
Chief Sootscale is amenable to the idea of an embassy, the mite King is more interested in maintaining an isolation policy.
Seraph proselytizes to the people about the teaching of Arshea's. She draws some people who are interested in learning more about the angel Empyreal Lord. Her popularity with the people of Greenhart grows as she mingles with them.
Torod
A pretty young lady Lily Teskertin approaches Torod one day ”My lord Marshal, I really love fine elven crafting, and would love to own a piece of artwork. I’ve heard rumors of old even ruin to the south. If you could find them and bring me something of elven workmanship, I would be EVER so grateful… I’m sure we could come to some agreement.” She bats her eyelashes.
Troll Blood
Source: Wanted poster.
Task: A local alchemist has a theory that trolls’
blood can serve as a catalyst during the creation
of healing potions. But until he gets a supply of the
blood, he won’t be able to prove his theory.
Completion: Deliver a waterskin filled with troll blood
to the alchemist. He doesn’t need more than one
waterskin, so one troll donor should do the trick.
Reward: The alchemist promises a reward of 1,200 gp
in potions (hunter’s choice), deliverable about a week
after the blood is brought to him.
A request from Oleg and Svetlana would like to have a road built between Greenhart and Oleg’s trading post since they are having to travel back and forth several times a month. In order to cover Oleg’s trading post and their kingdom duties they each spend a separate week in Greenhart.
Time for next Months All PC make a Kingdom straight 1d20 roll and 5 questions below
Leadership changes:
Mikmek to Gand Diplomat:
Magister is still Vacant Do you have someone to nominate?
Kingdom Status: Treasury 20 bp, 5 Economy, 11 Loyalty, 16 Stability , 2 Hex size, Control DC 23
Territory improvements:
Claim another hex cost 1 BP
1a) Thorn river E9
1b) Fangberry F8
1c) no new hex
Chose any 2 Improvements:
2a) Build farm in hex in Claimed hexes 2BP to offset 2 consumption.
2b) Build Fishery in claimed hex with water 4BP offsets 1 Consumption.
2d) Build roads on Plain hex 1BP +1BP if river is present but no prior bridge.
2e) Watchtower 12BP in any Claimed hex.
housing Choose 1 option:
3a) Housing 3BP -1 unrest ,
3b) Tenement 1BP +2 unrest,
3c) no new housing.
Building projects: chose 1
4a) Inn 10BP (requires houses)
4b) Tavern 12 BP (requires houses)
4c) Shop 8BP (requires housing)
4d) Shrine 8BP
4e) Watchtower 12BP
4f) None
4g) You can add your own suggestions
Choose number of yearly celebration to sponsor
5a) 0 celebration per year (no singing or dancing!)
5b) 1 celebration (like that coronation thingy) adds a consumption and loyalty
Month of Neth
Activities for month of Neth
True to form, Seraph enjoys the increasing size of followers for Arshea's cause and spends time strengthening bonds with those individuals showing interest. She thoroughly indoctrinated them in Arshea's teachings, as well as solidifying there allegiance with Asta and inessence Greenhart as well. This would provide a strong following for her empyreal lord and aid in spreading the growth of freedom and liberation from the cruel bonds endured in places such as Brevoy. Arashea's teachings would be a great boon in this newborn society, especially since her pact with Asta coincided so well with the will of her patron.
Once she had a large enough following she slowed her recruitment attempts so that she didn't want to step on her companions toes. Especially Erastil which she knew was Torod's personal belief's.
In her off times she made sure to keep her self readily available to Asta, when she was out and about she kept to a strict pattern. Relaying her movements to Asta before leaving her presence to ensure Asta could find her in a moments notice if needed. Secretly though she was looking for a gift suitable for a newly appointed Witch Queen.
For those curious of her strength, she has no problem showing her skill with the massive blade on her back. Showing everyone that despite the weapons size versus her own, that she could wield it one handed and use it well.
Anything of use she relays to Asta. None of her activites are kept secret from the soon to be Queen.
Leadership changes:
Mikmek to Gand Diplomat:
Magister is still Vacant Do you have someone to nominate?
Kingdom Status: Treasury 20 bp, 5 Economy, 11 Loyalty, 16 Stability, 2 Hex size, Control DC 23
GM Glyn
Territory improvements:
Claim another hex cost 1 BP
1a) Thorn river E9
Chose any 2 Improvements:
2b) Build Fishery in claimed hex with water 4BP offsets 1 Consumption.
2d) Build roads on Plain hex 1BP +1BP if river is present but no prior bridge.
housing Choose 1 option:
3a) Housing 3BP -1 unrest
Building projects: chose 1
4a) Inn 10BP (requires houses) - True to her word. Besides we need places for visitors to stay and it'd be a good place for Oleg and Svetlana on their individual weeks to live more comfortably. At least until Stag Fort is rebuilt. It will boost the economy as well, it'll take time to pay back but it's a plus at least.
Choose number of yearly celebration to sponsor
5b) 1 celebration (like that coronation thingy) adds a consumption and loyalty
Leadership Changes:
Sunset to Magister
Kressle to Spymistress
Kesten to Warden
I figure Torod will lose his fight to keep Imiria out of office until she's more mature. The real question is how firm Sunset is on being Warden. If she stays Warden, then Torod will seek help to convince Kesten to be Grand Diplomat. I like Mikmek, but he's a kobold and not a Greenheart.
Votes:
Claim Another Hex, choose 1
1b: I thought the kobolds owned this hex, but it turns out they don't. I now agree with Sunset. Claiming and developing Fangberry hex will give us something to trade with our allies, the kobolds. This allows us to maintain internal security and be a good neighbor at the same time.
Choose 2 Improvements
2d: Build road to Oleg's in river crossing hex.
2a: Farms to feed our people
Housing, choose 1
3a: Homes for our people
Building Projects, choose 1
4d: Shrine (to Erastil) because Torod cares for the religious well being of the folk.
Yearly Celebrations, choose 1
5b: The anniversary of the coronation/official founding of Greenhart. Torod suggests that it coincides with Seven Veils.
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Have to work now. Will respond to requests later today
Torod talks big talk about the ladies, but now that one is actually flirting with him, he is tongue tied. "Uh uh uhhhh. Sh sh sure. I'll take a look and let you know if I find anything. I should be" He points indicating he should be going. He walks off one way then realizes he is going the wrong way so turns around and goes off.
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Torod uses his time during the month to build and organize his Outriders. He enlists the aid of Kesten Garess. Though he'll lean on Kesten heavily, Torod will also try in his blunt way to get Kesten to take a diplomatic position with the new government. At least until they could find someone more inclined to such things.
The Outriders are to patrol the edges of the Barony. They are the means through which Lady Asta and the Council project there protection and benevolence. Wherever they go, the Outriders are to not only bring the Law of Greenheart, but also to give aid to the people and report back to Torod and the council.
He bothers Oleg to make sure his people has weapons and gear to fight trolls and lycanthropes.