Song of Ice and Fire: Dragons at War (Inactive)

Game Master Deiros

12 - 3DR = 9, and if you take full 9 you lose, unless you take Frustration and -1D penalty (keep one less dice) or quit/withdraw. Your disposition can be indifferent, his is Amiable. He takes 5 damage with no problems and has 7 Composure left.

Edit if you change to indifferent you have 1 Composure left, and suggest to take the yield, or risk it to get higher result, but he might use his status/quit/withdraw to avoid losing, since he is already keeping 1 less dice since he started with Charm not intimidate

Change to indifferent and suggest to yield then

Darne smiled at his father. "Your wisdom is indeed noted. I will have to talk to you more often it seems if I am ever to get as wise as you Father. But for now, I will give you leave to enjoy the rest of the time with Mother." he said smiling at him.

Ophelia will go with the Hunts Master, Garran, and assist him in locating prey in the hopes that he in turn assists her in killing whatever they might find.

IIRC from earlier, this grants him either +1D, or +1?

Assist grants only half of that ability as a bonus (rounded down), so if you have Survival 2 or 3, you only give +1 Assist to the roll

Might as well spent my Destiny Point to get good result. This only applies if Garren is getting worst result than I-> otherwise I will also assist him and he gets +1 from me. Would this be possible?

Survival: 2d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (5, 6) + (6) = 17

Marcus spending his time with Garren and others to prepare before taking off. Used to this kind of serenity as he had sometimes done such a trips in the form of hunting himself or with garren or just for training and beating his soldiers to get in shape in the nearby forest.

Soon recognising some tracks of Wild animal Marcus noted Garran "Garran, might you recognise these tracks I happened upon? Something big maybe happened to pass here"

As Matthias approaches him, he says, "Aye, of course you shall accompany me. Let us gather up the others who wish to gon the Hunt." Gathering up Marcus, Darne, and Ophelia, they set off into the woods surrounding Riverrun.

Survival (Hunt): 6d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 5, 5, 1, 2) = 20 -1D will give me 19.

Garran led the party from House Naelareon through the forests. Signs of life surrounded them - squirrels ran across branches, fish splashed through the streams, and tracks of boar and stag were beneath their feet. At one set, Marcus asked about them, and Garran said, "Boar tracks. Looks like a big one, and fresh too. We must move as quietly as possible." Unlimbering his boar spear, Garran stalked forward, followed by the others. They came upon the beast by a stream. Arrows flew, hitting their mark, but this boar was no easy meat. Wheeling, it charged, but Garran was ready. He braced his spear and struck true, pinning the beast as the others stabbed him to finish it off. "An auspicious start, and the afternoon is yet young."

So, with +1 from Marcus, Darne, Ophelia, and Matthias, I have 23 total. Weyland, are you hunting with the group.

Early afternoon: Royal Hunt

Yes, I certainly will Huntmaster Garran! That gives you 24 total!

As Weyland stabs at the Boar he turns to Marcus, "Hell of a night last night eh? I think we made a good impression on Ser Jon though I will need another week of rest to drink like that again".

Weyland turns to Garran, "Do we truss this one up? Here you are Lord my friend and I shall follow your lead", he jests with a good natured slap on the shoulder.

Mayhaps the Seven will shine on us all and we bring down a Stag. Matthiad says to no one in particular.

Smiling, his tone turning jovial, Good impression? By drink? By fist?, Or both? Seeing you two this morn, it seems I missed the most interesting part of the evening.

"By both Matthias. Though I must say that Marcus has a way with words I simply do not. A leader of men to be certain whereas it seems I am a weapon. Who would have thought it...". Weyland twirls the spear he is utilizing with practiced ease as he is speaking.

Marcus head was still hurting after the night and that weir tingling just irritated him as well Weylands remark but only sigh escaped his lip as he concentrated on the tracks "I was taken and raised to my position by last Castellan as well had the opportunity follow for a long time how Lord Domeric controlled his men from nearby. Some things just get stuck if you rub it enough"

Looking at Marcus, as Matthias retracts his spear, his voice serious, Marcus, House Naelareon could have no more honorable or skilled a Castellan as you. You have done right by Lord Domeric, moreso than those of his own blood.

That was a nice roll, but you did not say what you are hunting, so I need a re-roll, that specifies your target. I though I was clear in the instruction where it says challenge PREDECLARED TN

Raising his eyebrows a bit at the seriousness in Matthias voice "Hm, why so? I am not sure I get what you mean" Marcus answers a bit hesitantly

Looking at Garran then and waving "Well, I guess we can continue and see if we can get something worthy to present"

Assist Garran: +1 to rolls

Well, I guess I will be then assisting Garran. Better to make sure that the result will be high enough

I said boar in my write up. Did that not count?

Somehow I missed it, as I looked for specific indication of what you were hunting, before going back to reading, got a hectic day here with a sick 6month old, ok Boar kill for Garran's party, move on to next afternoon time slot.

How so you ask? My tone turns matter-of-fact, Look at my own rashness yesterday. What I meant to be nothing more than an act of aid, was made without taking into account the deeper implications of what that action would say to the power hungry that watched.

Darne has ever had difficulty living up to the demands and expectations of Lord Domeric, Matthias' becomes deeply respectful when speaking Lord Domeric's name.

While I understand Lady Cassondria's scrutiny and need to marry well, she has left quite a wake of suitors.

I do not seek to sell any of us short, yet these simple truths remain. As does the truth of your service and loyalty.

Weyland will continue to travel with the Hunting party lending his assistance with well time spear thrusts, that is about all he would be useful for in a hunt such as this one.

Darne gives a thrust of his spear into the boar as well as they keep it busy for Garran to finish it off. Darne being the ever optimistic and bold smirks at the Hunt Master

"We have at least fulfilled father's expectation but you are holding back dear Master of the hunt. We need to show these bunch of highborns what a real hunt is like, let us help bring down something far more rare."

As your hunt progresses an arrow hits Weyland.

Marksmanship: 5d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 5, 6, 3) = 22 Keep 4 20
3 DoS x 5 = 15 Damage to Ser Weyland.

Awareness TN 18

Awareness: 3d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 5) = 14

I agree with - Matthias stops mid sentence as Weyland is struck deep by an arrow. Looking about, he does not see the shooter.

Voice loud, Matthias bellows, Coward!!! Run like the dog you are!!!

Awareness 4d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 4, 3) = 14

Did my armor soak up any of that damage? If I am still standing and I am cause I have 1 HP I will give chase and toss a spear.

3d6 ⇒ (2, 1, 6) = 9

Marcus not seeing anything as the arrow hits Weyland turns around and try to spot the attacker without result

Of course, armor soaks damage, I just don't know if you went hunting with your armor or just went light to avoid making a lot of noise for the hunt, so it's up to you

Weyland has enough enemies around here much less the Boar themselves, he would have been wearing the armor! As I failed the Awareness test I assume giving chase would be too difficult eh?

You have an idea of direction, but you don't see anyone and "Hunting" accidents do happen

Does Notice apply to this check?

awareness: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 1) = 10

Darne had turned about when he heard the thunk of an arrow splitting through armor. He hadn't known what the noise was before but now seeing it he did. He looked at the blood coming from it and reached out towards the man to try and keep him from running off.

Healing: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 5) = 11

He looked at the wound and tried to remember what he could that the maester had told him and what they had available to try and fix it.

Mostly looking to see about removing the arrow from his body and bandaging it up. Personally I know it's better to shove the arrow the rest of the way through and break off the feather end and pull it that way. Then a bit of packing on both sides with a compression bandage...but I don't know if Darne's roll is enough to remember what the maester would have told him. I assume they would've brought some supplies given that hunting accidents do happen and it would be good to have a bit of poultrice on sight.

Awareness(Notice): 4d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 1, 1) = 9 After removing bonus die, gives me 8

"Aye, we'll truss it up and carry it along. If it's stag you want, I've heard rumor of the White Stag. A rarity. Perhaps we shall seek it out, eh?"

Setting about trussing the boar for transport, Garran suddenly hears Weyland grunt. Turning, he finds him with an arrow sticking out if him from an unseen archer. "Ser Weyland, what has happened?"

The Maester is not with the group, but should be close by, as hunting accidents always happen, so you can take Weyland back to the "hunting camp" while the rest continue or you all waste a timeslot figuring out if you want to finish the event or not.

Darne thought for a bit but realized the maester was indeed the one to handle this as the amount of blood was too much for novice hands to gamble on it. He looked around trying to figure out the best course of action.

"Matthias, could you take Ser Weyland back to the Maester while the rest of us carry on for the sake of the house. I know that you would be keen to continue the hunt but if he were to try and fight back and carry on I fear that you are the only one with perhaps enough strength in our group to make sure he follows orders." he said looking over the group at hand.

Persuasion Charm: 5d6 + 2 ⇒ (6, 4, 4, 1, 3) + 2 = 20 19 to try and get him to see that the order is for the best >.<

Not sure who should take Weyland back to I guess Marcus. Does that mean that I will be missing 2nd part of Hunt but able to get on the last one/ 3rd Hunt before conclusion

Seeing young Darne examining the wound Marcus steps closer "My Lord, I suggest that you should continue with others and huntmaster Garran for a worthy price or even White Stag itself. I will in the meantime take Ser Weyland back to our camp to be taken care off and come back later. We do not know what happened but it is not uncommon for "hunting" accidents to happen so there is no sense to worry about it now." stating to Darne

"I believe it is best to have Ser Matthias here in case something might happen. He has the knowledge with swords and it is good to have him here meantime. I will be back as soon as I can"

Slowly picking Weyland up and supporting him in one side and beginning to take off towards their hunting camp as others would be continueing with the hunt

"Very well. We shall return to the hunting camp to see if you are able to join us for the late afternoon. My Lord Darne, Ser Matthias, Ophelia, are you ready to hunt the White Stag?"

Yes, you should be able to return, of course Weyland can choose to play the tough man, and stay

While your command has merit Darne, Marcus has it right. I will not risk the loss of Lord Domeric's only son. Unwavering resolve clear in my response.

In a commanding voice, Marcus, make all do haste. See if the Maester can discern any kind of identifying characteristics on the arrow.

Then addressing everyone, While this could very well be a hunting accident, it could just as likely be another House seeking to injure House Naelareon, House Bracken comea to mind for one. Lead on Huntsman and let us bag us a Stag.

Weyland shakes his head at Marcus, "I doubt that was a hunting accident, Ophelia did you see anyone? I believe I have an idea of who it was but with no proof. Hold onto that arrow.

I'll not be the reason this House fails. Let's carry on and the Maseter can attend to me when he finds us! Darne's dressing is good enough for now".

Ophelia I believe is with us.

Awareness: 4d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 1, 4, 4) + 4 = 16

Ophelia is likewise trying to provide assistance.

"Perhaps we could attempt to find the legendary stag?"

After Weyland is shot, "Who hunts with a bow? I was taught if you were going to kill someone the least you owed them was to look them in the eye while you did so."

A moment later Ophelia adds, "That and don't die. Not dying is an essential pillar of martial combat."

"Yes Ophelia I will strive to not die", He replies as the shafts is being removed.

I will inspect it, anything special about the shafts or the feathering i.e. any identifying makes or marks?

"If you are sure you can carry on, we'll continue. But, should you feel tired, we will get you back to camp. Now, let's see if we can hunt that White Stag."

Survival (Hunt): 6d6 ⇒ (2, 1, 4, 3, 4, 1) = 15 Less 1 die gives total 14+5 from assists is 19. Thanks a bunch, there, dice.

Garran leads the group through the wood. They find tracks of stag all over, but though they catch glimpses, they are unable to bring the White Stag to bay. After a search, Garran calls a halt to let the others, especially Weyland, rest.

Just make your third roll for +3 point kill or the White Stag your choice, you were 2 short on that last roll, you have seen it, but you couldn't hit it ;)

Warlord, after that incident this morning, Weyland is on high alert for another "accident".

I know. The average rolls for 6d6 are three 3's and three 4's. That gives a total of 21. I drop the lowest die, which means a total of 18. Add in everybody's assists, we get 23. We can make it as long as I roll average. I just didn't.

Go big or go home Master of the Hunt. That's just me though. It is up to you

I agree with Darne. All or nothing. If it's important enough, you could always spend a Destiny point to get a bonus die to count as a test die.

Agreed. Lets try that White Stag

Marcus frowns but keeps his mouth shut. It was again turning to be one of those days and he didnt have enough nerves left to start again fight for a reason.

"Well, might as well then keep going since that seems to be the decision. That White Stag we saw, we might try to get it. It would be most worthy price for House Naelareon"

Weyland is clearly in discomfort but he says nothing about the injury.

"Agreed, let's bag a stag. Something to make this miserable day memorable".

"If it's the White Stag, we'll press on, and catch ourselves the prize of the day!"

Going for the White Stag again.

Survival (Hunt): 6d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 4, 4, 3, 2) = 21 Drop one die for 19, add 5 for the assists, and we've got 24.

Rejuvenated by the energy of his companions, Garran pressed forward, bow at the ready. Through the late afternoon, they tracked the beast. Sighting it in a sun-dappled glade, Garran signaled the party to take aim, and, as one, 6 arrows loosed. Several hot the White Stag, Garran's prominently in the ribcage, and the Stag fell. With a cheer, he moved forward to truss it up and to take it back to the camp.

Nicely done Fain! Matthias jubilently says. Even as he does so, his eyes ever watchful for the potential of another arrow or spear launched at Ser Weyland, or any other companion. His bow held at the ready, an arrow knocked, resting easily, ready to be drawn and loosed in a moment should the need arise.

Congrats

Memorable Houses in the event
House Blackwood 9 points
House Naelareon 8 Points
House Tully 8 Points
House Estern 8

Garran Fain earns a place at the royal table for slaying the White Stag, bringing honor to House Naelareon, but the winner of the event is Billy Burley of House Blackwood, slaying 2 boars and 1 stag.

Garran won a lot including a rival, a very famous archer rival to boot XD which pleases lord Naelareon to no end, since you not only rob the man of his glory, by shooting the White Stag, it was about time he had competition

Edit: Feast takes place on Day 3 Early Evening, were we also celebrate the Pageantry champion.

Tattered Pageantry
A steady drizzle falls on the tourney grounds as the opening martial pageant begins. The nobles are sheltered from the rain by the Tully blue canvas roof of the stands, but among the smallfolk the rain falls alike on the just and the unjust.
A herald from each house introduces their worthy champion, who is then charged with providing a display of horsemanship by riding up and down the lists while collecting wicker rings on his lance before finally riding down a jousting dummy at the ends of the lists.
There is limited drink available, with guests debating whether this is easing or stirring tensions, but at least there is plentiful food following the bounty of the royal hunt.
Tension is in the air, as those present mentally tally which houses and factions can lay claim to the finest knights in Westeros.

Participants: One herald per house and any number of riders per house. Herald can be a NPC Courtier that won't fail the rolls, but gives no bonuses either, Unless Cassondria does it then she gives bonus. One rider must be nominated as each house's “champion”, he receives the benefit of any successful assist from his house's herald. You can convince Lord Naelareon to participate, it won't take much lol, but he will have a hard time winning the Joust.

Challenges:
Herald: Post an introduction for your house's champion.
Status (reputation) (9) or Awareness (Empathy) (9) – to grab the crowd's attention or gauge its mood.
Persuasion (Charm or Convince)/Deception (Bluff) (9) – to suitably introduce your house's champion. You may also use this to push a “Green” (Queen) or “Black” (Princess) agenda. Doing so openly is less subtle and may have future ramifications, or this can be done subtly but imposes a -3 penalty to your roll.

Martial participants:
Post a description of your character's entrance, recitation of deeds, horsemanship and riding at rings with a lance and finally the jousting dummy.
Status (Tournaments) (9)
Animal Handling (Ride) (12)
Fighting (Spears) (12)
Anyone with the benefit Tourney Knights adds their Tournament dice to all three tests as a static benefit.
If a character's herald succeeds on both rolls, the martial participant gets the benefit of an assist (half of herald's rank in persuasion/deception) to all three rolls.

Consequences:
Passing all three tests = 1 glory
Highest total degrees of success = 1 additional glory and the title of “Pageant Champion” (highest rolled total breaks ties, then bonus dice in the tested specialties), plus a future seat at the royal table.
- Winner also receive a superior shield painted in your House or personal heraldry.
Highest Persuasion/Deception total = +1 to Green or Blacks “support” score and 1 glory to the herald.
Critical failures on Animal Handling or Fighting tests may lead to complications...
As normal, a poor roll and use of deception may have consequences.

Ser Weyland will not be participating in this event.