"First the men may shoot, then the women!" says the crier. "The men will line up first and may shoot."
Hearing the words of the crier Landriss accepts it as instruction.
Hearing the words of the crier Landriss accepts it as instruction.
[dice=Attack]1d20 +3
That's a hit.
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You can take three to start with. The other two hit no problem, but off the bull's eye.
I now need to factor in the political factions within the nobility, there never is just one, there is always two or more of them
(and maybe even a neutral/independent faction in the mix).
So the next question is How many political factions are there in the nobility along with their size, who they back wanting to be King/Queen along with their agenda?
Also How much support the people give to some of these factions? As I'd like to know if the Crown princess is in a strong position or in need of other allies?
Factions
Crown Princess's position and need of allies
** spoiler omitted **
You can take three to start with. The other two hit no problem, but off the bull's eye.
"Practice will take another ten minutes, then the women may practice," says the crier.
Landriss backs off of the target nodding. Not bad. Then he watches the people around the area.
Landriss backs off of the target nodding. Not bad. Then he watches the people around the area.
You see a few other archers, some are women. They are all at the age of battle-readiness. There are a few elves competing, as well as a few dwarves -- but they are armed with crossbows. There are no halflings here to compete, but you do see a half-orc with a good short bow. Most everyone competing is dressed in leather jerkins. Some of the archers are wearing hose, and a few have expensive baldrics. Most of the women are in skirts, but there are a few practiced women archers in hose. Aside from that, you don't see anything out of the ordinary. You were too distracted by the competition to notice something amiss.
You can do your rolls next.
With all three her shots, Robyn steadies her breath and aim, trying not to be distracted by the sights and sounds around her
I now need to factor in the political factions within the nobility, there never is just one, there is always two or more of them
(and maybe even a neutral/independent faction in the mix).So the next question is How many political factions are there in the nobility along with their size, who they back wanting to be King/Queen along with their agenda?
Also How much support the people give to some of these factions? As I'd like to know if the Crown princess is in a strong position or in need of other allies?Know(Nobility): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17 Factions
Know(Nobility): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17 Crown Princess's position and need of allies
I can answer the first question about factions. Here's a list of noble families in the Duchy of Ulek:
Major Elven Noble Houses (elhamahr) & Titular Heads
(eltamahr):
Margrave Ebarduis Asharin of Aglonde
Margrave Raslaur Silruin of Dunwater
Margrave Lunuil Evinglarch of Taurhunduil
Margravine Lastryn Fallingstar of Evelar
Margravine Nevallewen Araglalhel of Istruin
Earl Tasylerith Namberthil of Emerdwere
Earl Carafin Albriun of Jasperin
Earl Valshabbar Couranthol of Chalcedor
Earl Eliasharym Moonbow of Saphrisarn
Earl Tangis Greymantle of Montaven
Earl Diorfin Kharaglin of Riverdale
Earl Carfangin Shimmerfal of Anduath
Earl Dormannis Ruvindal of Echofar
Earl Regin Delshember of Silverlode
Countess Arathea Hartshorn of Nelvinaar
Countess Vichella Ephemduar of Carnelis
Countess Anastessa Eversong of Goldenfields
With all three her shots, Robyn steadies her breath and aim, trying not to be distracted by the sights and sounds around her
Shot 1: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
Shot 2: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
Shot 3: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
Your third shot hit the bull's eye.
I could see maybe about 4-5 factions at most like; one backing the princess, one backing the prince, one independent/neutral, maybe one backing another family to take the throne and maybe one that is disloyal to the nation and or under influence from a foreign power.
1. The Tories (those for the Prince)
2. The Conservatives (for the Duke)
3. The Hedonists (Under influence from Keoland)
4. The Scribes (a political party related to the Church of Pelor)
5. The Liberals (one backing the princess)
** spoiler omitted **I could see maybe about 4-5 factions at most like; one backing the princess, one backing the prince, one independent/neutral, maybe one backing another family to take the throne and maybe one that is disloyal to the nation and or under influence from a foreign power.
Sorry, to make you wait for a time.
Traditionalist faction for Prince.
Alternative faction for the Duke.
Princess faction for the Princess.
Oh right, what faction is the Fake Prince in?
If he is in the Princess faction it means a few things
and in not it means other things based on the non-princess faction he's in.
worst part is the Hedonists would have its members disguising as members of the other factions for showing their "loyalty" to the nation. They likely have most the Traditionalist and Alternative factions (likely to stir the two into a civil war to weaken the nation) and maybe a few members in the Scribe and Princess faction, just to keep better tabs on their actions.
Oh right, what faction is the Fake Prince in?
If he is in the Princess faction it means a few things
and in not it means other things based on the non-princess faction he's in.worst part is the Hedonists would have its members disguising as members of the other factions for showing their "loyalty" to the nation. They likely have most the Traditionalist and Alternative factions (likely to stir the two into a civil war to weaken the nation) and maybe a few members in the Scribe and Princess faction, just to keep better tabs on their actions.
The Fake Prince is in the Alternative faction.
Going over the info Alkaid thinks
So we have two "Royals" out and about, and from different factions. The head of the Princess faction and a subordinate in the Alternative which is lead by the Duke. Is he trying to keep tabs on her?
Well one answer could be preventing the other factions from killing her and then marrying her, to seal the deal on his hold of power, since Marriages between high nobles the Man take control of the house. Though if the Princess married a lower ranked noble like a Baron or even a commoner provided she's the only royal heir left, then she'd have the throne and crown.
Going over the info Alkaid thinks
So we have two "Royals" out and about, and from different factions. The head of the Princess faction and a subordinate in the Alternative which is lead by the Duke. Is he trying to keep tabs on her?
Well one answer could be preventing the other factions from killing her and then marrying her, to seal the deal on his hold of power, since Marriages between high nobles the Man take control of the house. Though if the Princess married a lower ranked noble like a Baron or even a commoner provided she's the only royal heir left, then she'd have the throne and crown.
Okay, you all here it. An army of orcs coming to besiege the tournament and looking for roasted boar. The orcs number about twenty and with them are five timid looking goblins.
The orcs are using axes, and the goblins are using javelins. The orcs ride on wolves, the goblins on war dogs. They are holding torches in their left hands, ready to burn down any flammable buildings.
Landriss notes the force of orcs, and goblins, approaching and moves over by one of the tents. He readies his bow but waits until the enemy is within proper range.
Landriss notes the force of orcs, and goblins, approaching and moves over by one of the tents. He readies his bow but waits until the enemy is within proper range.
[dice=Attack with bow if/when I get a shot? Orc or goblin, targeting one with a torch if possible.]1d20 +3
[dice=damage if I get a hit?]1d6
I can roll Initiative real quick. Of course position is everything.
EDIT: I bought a map, I'll be posting it shortly.
Oh no! Why are they attacking us? Jediah panics because he doesn't have any weapons or armor.
Alkaid sees the orcs, with a thought out attack.
As attacking a festival when guards are relaxed and folks are without weapons or armour
"Oh dear....
Alkaid turns to the princess and says
Your highness, Please take shelter as we have some unruly guests joining the festival."
Alkaid without her armour or great sword, she readies the sling she hid on herself. and grabs a few stones from the ground.
Here's a map of the tournament. I set up where you'd be in the tournament. Robyn, Alkaid, Jediah, Landriss, you're all there. I posted the JPG of the map on my google drive along with the .psd. If you need the psd, pm me.
Initiatives:
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Please note the .psd file allows you to position yourselves strategically.
Landriss notes the force of orcs, and goblins, approaching and moves over by one of the tents. He readies his bow but waits until the enemy is within proper range.
Attack with bow if/when I get a shot? Orc or goblin, targeting one with a torch if possible.: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
damage if I get a hit?: 1d6 ⇒ 5
You hit one of the orcs. He falls off his warg.
Jediah tries to find something he can use as a weapon.
Jediah tries to find something he can use as a weapon.
[dice=Perception]1d20+5
You find a table of axes, pole arms, and swords behind you. (According to the map).
Though a stone from a sling might not hurt as much as one from a bow, it is still a weapon to defend oneself in a pinch, Alkaid lets a stone fly from her sling to an orc's head,
Though a stone from a sling might not hurt as much as one from a bow, it is still a weapon to defend oneself in a pinch, Alkaid lets a stone fly from her sling to an orc's head,
Ranged_Atk: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
damage: 1d3 ⇒ 2
Plus you rolled a critical strike. Roll to confirm!
Robyn takes careful aim as she lines up a shot at the attacker
Robyn takes careful aim as she lines up a shot at the attacker
Pew!: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
Thud!: 1d8 ⇒ 4
alright, that's a hit.
Jediah grabs a battle axe since he is a lumberjack and starts moving towards Alkaid to partner up.
One of the orcs shoots a composite shortbow. The arrow is aimed at Robyn Veil.
She flinches at the grazing hit, hissing in pain
One gets off his warg and comes towards Jediah with a huge waraxe. :)
Slings are handly little weapons
Also did my roll actually have an Orc choke on a rock, of just get hit in the head with it
Yes.
Alkaid lets another stone fly
and smacks one right in the head.
Yes, it was humiliating.
Alkaid lets another stone fly
Ranged_Atk: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
damage: 1d3 ⇒ 2and smacks one right in the head.
That orc looses consciousness, and falls off his warg. Another orc tries to attack Jediah.
HP 6/13
Arggghh! Mommy!
Jediah swings his axe
Landriss tries again, maybe the orc that just hit Jediah!?!
But completely misses....
Robyn takes another deep breath as she aims at the orc that grazed her, before letting an arrow fly
But this time, her arm twitches terribly at the cut, seeming deeper than she thought as he arrow thinks into the ground infront of her
The orcs say, "Bless You!" to Landriss and Robyn.
The goblins withdraw.
Gushing blood, Jediah runs back to the others.
Landris checks Jediah's wound, quietly saying a few words.
The knights begin to fight some of the orcs. Swords clash, and horses whinney and wolves howl.