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

Game Master Deiros

unfriendly has a -4 penalty to Persuasion rolls +2 Deception

Darne spied Maester Lucen and turned to Garrin "Forgive me a brief reprise whilst you get my sister up and ready for the hunt. I shall be but a moment but I have something I need to speak to Lucen about, something that he could perhaps help me with the upcoming events with the other houses." he said and stepped away for a brief moment.

Matthias loses himself training in the yard, finding a calm center, as he realizes it may be best for him to throw his support behind Darne.

Satisfied with his efforts, he seeks out Ophelia.

Excuse me Lady Ophelia. I have reconsidered my use of your mount for the Joust. In the event that I am unsuccessful, the victor would own the mount. If fortune smiles, then they woukd be willing to ransom it back. With that in mind I cannot in good conscience use your fine horse.

The Queen Arrives

Queen Alicent of Hightower's arrival is heard before it is seen by most of Riverrun's guests and residents. Lords and their entourages have been drifting in to Riverrun over the last few days, but today's arrival is of a different scale and splendor, dampened only slightly by a slight drizzle that marks the Queen's arrival.

A regal hand emerges from carriage, causing a great clamor in the audience. Queen Alicent briefly emerges through a canopied window to wave to the smallfolk and guardsmen before returning to her carriage to shelter. Word had already gone round that the Queen's husband, King Viserys I would not be attending, and had already sparked a host of reasons for his absence: a snub to the Tullys for failing to quell the Bracken-Blackwood feud? Sickness in the royal household? Preparations for war in Dorne?
Despite the crowd's enthusiasm for the queen, here and there messengers peel off to confirm the King's absence to their lords and paymasters.
Without warning, a black dog bolts through the crowd and beneath the wheels of the royal carriage, causing the draft horses pulling it to rear and one of the great wheels to emit a loud CRACK as it crushes the dog.
Impressive as the royal party is, a single black dog has eluded the might of the Kingsguard and brought the Queen's elaborate green carriage to an ignominious and muddy halt.

Participants: Separate characters may attempt each check. Characters may assist instead of attempting either check. Characters may attempt both checks.
- Characters may participate simply as observers, but please mark rolls clearly.

Challenge:
- Athletics (Strength) (TN 12) to right the carriage.
- Cunning/Knowledge (TN 12) to fix the damaged wheel back in place.
- Negative consequences for critical failure.

Consequences:
[Succeed/fail to find out!]

Note: You are not the only ones trying

I am spending a destiny point for an extra lesser action to speed ahead of the crowd.

Matthias rushes forward, moving to right the carriage, bellowing at the nearest knight or other small folk, A hand if you will.... gulp

Athletics: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 1) = 11

After a morning spent teaching a bit of the hunt with Darne and Cassondria, Garran returned and quickly washed. After all, one did not often get the chance to see a queen in one's life. Joining the crowds, he watched the procession, glimpsing Queen Alivent as she waved. Satisfied with that, he made to leave when suddenly the dog burst out and damaged the wheel. As Matthias ran out, Garran was caught in the crowd, as he fought his way through.

What difficulty do you have to hit to assist a check?

Assist you confer a bonus equal to half the ability involved in the test, so if You have Athletics 3, then you give him a +1, there is no TN

Weyland will attempt to right the carriage.

Athletics 3d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 1) = 9

Knew I should have put Bonus Points in Strength :-) Yet again, the dice roller seems not to favor Ser Weyland.Can I spend 1 Destiny Point to get +1B? Tired of failing all of my rolls...

Ser Wylde...we have...the...carriage. Wheel please. Matthias grunts out as he and Garran rights the carriage.

That is a viable use for spending a Destiny Point.

Ophelia will attempt to right the wagon:

Athletics: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 2, 3, 4) = 10

Destiny Curse: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Bonus Dice from Destiny: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Total = 14; if all is well, please replace with Cunning (same dice) to fix the wheel.

Warlord as Matthias is claiming he and Garran have the wheel should I instead re-roll and make a Cunning Check, where I would absolutely use a Destiny Point. Just not sure if that should be retconned or re-rolled, thanks.

Normally player should do both rolls or divide it as teamwork, this is just a random event with only consequences if you fail and help muahahaha... the rumor mill and a very pissed of father awaits! Yes you can try Cunning good luck!!

As Matthias waves Weyland away from holding the wheel, he notices Ophelia inspecting it. Weyland will assist her in getting it on straight.

I have a 2 Cunning, instead of rolling, I will simply assist her giving another +1 bringing Ophelia's check total to 15.

Ok, second of the two rolls then.
Cunning: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 4, 5, 1) = 15

"I apologize for the condition of the roads, M'Lady." Ophelia offers as she attempts to catch the wagon before it can tip too far, " House Naelareon sends its warmest regards." she offers as she does her best to fix the wagon with her House mates.

Wow..taking me some time to catch up...and missing some of the adventure as well...darn having to work!! lol

Maester Lucen smiles at the young lord and says, "You father has already confided in me that he hopes you find a suitable bride at this tourney, and I have made up a list of the most eligible and well ranked daughters."

Not sure if I really needed to roll against his attempt, as I figured the lord had already spoken to me about this, and I would have already made note of who was here and if they had eligible daughters...or I could roll...

Also if it was not too late, Maester Lucen would take a shot at looking at the wheel, perhaps further enhancing Ophelia's roll?

Cunning: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 6, 1) = 13

I would assume you need to make a knowledge roll for the list

You can make the list, not a problem, will offer suitable maids in a bit, He has high enough DoS to know the Houses and an idea of which Houses you can marry, the maids name is another thing

House Naelareon with the assistance of House Tully, Bartheld, Baratheon, Swann, Orell, Hightower and Fossoway are all helping, while now it's a crowded affair they seems to have gotten things ready and the queen can continue her now rather muddled and cumbersome ride as the priced guest of the Lord Paramount.

Event Ended. gossips on day 2 XD and pissed off father achievement unlocked

You can role play with those houses that are near you from the list provided above, they are mostly soldiers

Notable NPC to speak with near the "Wheel Tragedy"

The Kingsguard
Ser Lorent Marbrand
Ser Rickard Thorne
Ser Erryk Cargyll

Others (roll Knowledge Education to know who they are)
Ser Byron Swann, Ser Dermot Tully, Ser Karl Fossoway, Ser Robb Redwain, Ser Deran Orell, Davian Bartheld, Ser Deran Stayne.

Others
Guards, Servants

"Well met Ser Lorent, Ser Rickard, Ser Erryk. I am Ser Weyland Wylde, tell me by chance are you aware of whether my father Lord Jasper Wylde will be in attendance for these festivities?

The kingsguard look at you in a strange way but nonetheless uphold etiquette with only Ser Lorent Answering "Well met Ser Weyland, but we have just arrived to the tourney escorting her majesty, so I best you make your questions to perhaps Ser Dermont Tully"

Ophelia whispers something to Weyland.

Weyland nods and smiles, "I shall endeavor to do so Ser".

Weyland will see if he can figure out which one is Tully but without letting on that he dos not know, he keeps his mouth shut unless he identifies him correctly.

Knowledge-Education 2d6 ⇒ (2, 6) = 8

Ophelia whispers back,

I do now just assume it is common knowledge to nobles-> favoring and giving a "hand" to one side with such actions + I would like to think that Marcus has somekind of idea what Lord Naelareon wants or what he was thinking. Otherwise Warlord and otheres can ignore this

Marcus being awake and well-prepared for the event watches along the sidelines the arrival of Queen and her escorts when the black dog suddenly runs under the carriage, causing it to halt the movement of carriage - damaging its wheel - and dieing in the process.

Interested to see what will happen but soon Marcus face will turns to that of horror and shock as he sees Matthias running like a madman towards carriage and others soon following. You g+&!@~n imbecils, noooooo! Seething with rage due to attention they were receiving and the rumours soon to be floating all around Marcus is at loss of words.

Shaking his head and moving back towards Naelareon camp to think what will happen today and to report the incident to Lord Naelareon

Matthias say not a word, simply walks away once the wagon has been set to rights. He rejoins the rest of his house as the procession continues. Once the others rejoin rest of the house, he quietly says to Garran, Ophelia, and Weyland, That went well. A good deed to start the day.

So, Garran never actually got there to assist. I had him stuck in the crowd until Warlord answered my question about assisting. Should that have affected the outcome?

Knowledge Roll (for notable people): 6d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 2, 2, 1, 3) = 13

Knowledge Roll (for names of maidens): 5d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 5, 2, 3) = 16

Yes it does affect Garran, as Matthias is not strong enough to do it, or you can say you wait in the crowd, let Matthias look a tad bit to eager and doesn't quite pull it off until other NPC's help him, so it's up to you if you want to make Matthias look weak or IC you don't know inquire your lords wrath, bare minimum contempt

Darne watched from the crowds and a palm went to his face to hide the slight horror at seeing so many of his house run in to help. This would add a new challenge to the table as far as politics were concerned. He couldn't help but be a little happy that at least his father would not be mad at him for a while, but still his house was now a bit in trouble now.

He sighed and turned about to go to his father's side. He wondered how the old man was going to take this development and if there was any way to help ease it some.

You have a few moments to role play, unless you area a schemer character since the next even is yours, while other martial players get to wonder Riverrun or stay in the pavilion.

Matthias will return to the pavillion, oblivious to what his actions have wrought.

Lucen will stay behind and see what the people have to say about his Houses actions.

Hmmm...based on the fact that the Middle-Aged flaw I gave Garran was Athletics, I'm going to say he doesn't quite make it in time to assist Matthias and the other NPCs get there first. The intention to help was there, though. He still has no idea assisting with this would upset Lord Domeric.

Seeing the knights and Matthias get to the cart before he did, Garran stops trying to advance forward through the crowd. Looking about the crowd, he sees Darne turn to leave and thinks, I should grab him so we can go get him his own proper boar spear. The merchants should be relatively clear. He then moves after Darne.

Weyland will approach Maester Lucen with Ophelia in tow, "Maester, could you point out Ser Dermont Tully to me? I fear too much time spent with swords has decayed my memory of house sigils..."

Lucen Awareness TN 12 please

Lucen for notable people you see every house lord in attendance, so everyone of notice is at the Queen's arrival, they may not support her, but etiquette will have them there.

As for ladies, you want to know of what Houses from the list, you got a 2 DoS so it's enough to know at least of 4 or 6 maids

Awareness: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 4, 2) = 12

Knowledge: 5d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 3, 3, 4) = 18

Maester Lucen once again schools the young lord in the most common house symbols, including House Tully

Ser Weyland approaches Ser Dermont Tully, "Good day Lord Tully, I am Ser Weyland Wylde. By chance have you a moment to spare for me?"

Lucen

Lucen, let me know the Houses Status 5 and under that you target for possible matches, if there isn't someone in that House you can just pick another

Way to go Mr. Weyland, that's how you kiss butt!

"Ser Weyland, yes of course what can I do for you" he seems quite friendly to you, be him the lord of not, he does not correct you.

"I wonder if you are privy to whether my Lord Father Jasper Wylde, Master of Laws, will be in attendance for this Tourney? He and I have spoken only by raven for some years and I would like to see him were he here".

About time I did something right!

"Small council was invited, but they don't normally attend tourney's from the start, if they do at all Ser Weyland" he pauses for a moment like trying to remember something "I am sorry to give you the bad news, but he was invited after all we are in good terms with House Wylde"

Weyland shrugs, "This is not bad news Lord Tully. My Liege Lord bade me seek him out believing it time for us to make amends on our disagreements. I will keep you no further as I am sure you have much to accomplish this day. Good luck if you plan on participating in any of the Tourney's, may the Warrior shine upon you my Lord!"

With that being said, Ser Weyland makes his way back to Ophelia.