My players have actually passes a LOT of time in the firzt two modules due to real life forcing us to play shorthanded at times. Hence, after five years of kingdom-building, Duke Boris Molotov (Paladin of Erastil) of Falconia had yet to take a bride, and the kingdom was getting antsy at him to produce an heir.
And so, an aide to the Duke compiled a list of elligible bachelorettes with proper pedigree for possible courtships. As I like to put them up on Obsidian Portal, I felt it was proper to chose pictures to associate with each.
We started with Syrah Parsal, only daughter of Lord Achille Parsal of Liberthane. A Milani-following general housekeeper and support force for her father's forces. Though no dowry came with her, she seemed to be capable enough. Her picture is that of Sorcha from Willow.
Next came Miriam Varn, eldest daughter of Maegar Varn. She is well-trained to be matriarch of a noble family, always accompanied by a bevy of handmaidens. As a follower of Erastil, she appears to be a perfect match for the Duke. For her portrait, I chose a young Angelina Jolie.
With much pomp and circumstance, Falconia welcomed Janella Freth, daughter of Arena Fight Manager Barven Freth of Tymon. Her book-keeping and crowd-pleasing skills are renowned, as is her appearance. Knowing the Duke's player well, I chose a picture of a well-built bodybuilder that I was certain would appeal to him.
Finally, there was Estelle Enscivaan, daughter of Esteban Enscivaan of the Numerian Noble House Enscivaan. Her cultish following in Numeria made her easily the most foreign of the potential Queens. Her general demeanor, as well as her family's association with harvesting skymetals and odd relics, made me choose a picture of Kat Von Dee to represent her.
After meeting them all, he took the winter to decide upon which one he wanted. In the end, with the spring thaw he sent word to Varnhold that he wished to begin courting Miriam Varn.
One, two, then three months passed with no response. Planning to send a messenger to be assured that his message had arrived, the Duke was surprised to receive a missive from Jamandi Aldori, Swordlord of Restov...
