[D1, ME]Plots and Prisoners[Closed]

[Luecian LongBow]

Luecian and Septon Arlyn approach the campsite under the royal banner at the slow pace they had maintained since the bandit ambush. The septon's cart was loaded down even heavier with two dead bandits, a few sets of hide armor, and a tied up but unconscious prisoner. Another prisoner(minus his armor) walks along slowly in front of the cart with his hands bound.

Luecian turned towards Septon Arlyn and sighed. "
Finally, I was fear'n we'd never make it to the camp. T'was a slow and dangerous trip but we made it through right enough eh septon?"


The septon responds with a typical devotion to the gods but his face seems a bit tired and worn. Reckon its been a long day for em, first looking at the savagery at the Sept and then an attack on himself on the way home.

As they draw nearer, they spot a figure just at the camp's edge that calls out to them.

[Septon Arlyn]

Septon Arlyn was deeply disturbed at the proceeding of the day and his jovial nature was much subdued. What sort of godless heathens would attack a Septon who was investigating these crimes under the kings banner. Then the Septry being attacked so violently. He slowly shakes his head, his thick neck wobbling rhythmically to the jostling of the cart. As Luecian comments to the Septon as they neared the campsite under the kings banner Septon Arlyn is started from his reverie by a familiar face. "
Good Day Ser!"
Septon Arlyn calls to the knight.

[Theomore Tullison]

"
And to you, good septon"
Theomore gives the other man in the cart a look, oh he'll introduce himself or the septon will do it for him. "
Interesting cargo you hold."

[Septon Arlyn]

"
Aye Ser Theomore, it is the bandits that set upon us as we where traveling from the Septry. I am grateful I had the help of Luecian longbow or I'm afraid I may have met the stranger sooner then I would have liked."
Septon Arlyn turns to Luecian. "
This is Ser Theomore Tullison, a noble knight in the service of House Tullison."

[Luecian LongBow]

Luecian was fairly certain he had recognized the knight from the jousting at the Riverrun tourney, and the septon's words provided confirmation. "
Much pleased to meet you m'lord. As the septon mentioned, we ran into a bit of trouble on our way home."

[Theomore Tullison]

"
Not too troubling, I hope?"
The pair didn't seem in their best shape, but at least they were seated rather than lying.

[Luecian LongBow]

Luecian smiles a bit wider and chuckles."
More trouble than I recall you having with that Kingsguard knight in the joust ser, that was mighty impressive work. But not so much trouble that we couldn't be handling it, if I do say so meself. Even managed to take a couple live ones to boot."
He points at both the prisoner standing in front of the cart and the unconscious one tied up inside.

[Septon Arlyn]

"
The warrior surely granted us his blessing during the fight. Being outnumbered 2 to 1 are never good odds."
Septon Arlyn moves slightly and gives a slight groan of pain. "
Although even he did not completely void us of all harm."
Septon Arlyn gives a smile at Ser Theomore. "
At least Luecian is blessed by the warrior. I believe it was more of the mothers mercy that delivered me through that fight."
Septon Arlyn chuckles at his own joke.

[Theomore Tullison]

"
Brought them back for the gallows, then?"
That was how it usually went with bandits. Though the wall always found themselves in need of men to hold the wall, if the local lord was inclined to be merciful. Theomore thought it more useful to give the smallfolk a show, a reason to all come together, spend some coin at merchant stalls, bring their daughters along.

[Septon Arlyn]

"
Nay Ser, For the wall with these two, their lord be willing."
Septon Arlyn commented. "
For they fight well, and the wall is always in need of strong men to defend it. I will lend my voice in bending their lords ear towards the mercy of the wall."
If the information they provide will turn out to be accurate that is Thinks Septon Arlyn to himself. "
Hopefully more bandits will see the mercy proffered by their Lord and decide to take the black as well, Rather then continue on the path of destruction that they have set themselves too."

[Luecian LongBow]

Luecian's eyes and face grew a bit more serious as he added to the septon's words."
The gallows would surely suit them m'lord but I reckoned me septon would argue for the wall and no doubtin he be closer to the gods will than me own self. For me own part, I think we be all in the midst of a dangerous hunt through foggy and treacherous terrain. These men, both living and dead, just mights be a small track in the dirt or dropping by the river that mayhap show where some of our game do normally be wanderin. With a bit of a trail to hint us in the right direction, we just might take them unawares."

[Theomore Tullison]

"
As you say."
Theomore found it best not to argue with the septon on that point, not that he cared one way or the other. "
Will either of you require a maester's attention? Your apparel does indicate that you did not come through unharmed."

[Septon Arlyn]

"
Aye,"
states the Septon. "
Our own Maester is staying at the stony hearth to tend to the education of Ser Walton's younger siblings. However I did am a little worse for wear myself."
Septon Arlyn gives a slight grimace of pain at remembering his injuries. "
Mayhaps your Lord Dustin might might allow the service of your Maester to help tend my wounds? I think his name was Colton correct?"
Asked the Septon hopefully.

[Ooc I don't know if he is still active or not. If not just make an excuse for him to be busy :;
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[Luecian LongBow]

Luecian nods in confirmation to Ser Theomore's question. "
Aye if their be one handy ser, I would also not be turning him away. Your assistance be generous m'lord."

[Theomore Tullison]

"
It would appear that maester Haelis never left us, the Citadel does seem to work in mysterious ways, septon"
Theomore shrugs. "
I shall see what I can do, where will you two be staying?"

[Luecian LongBow]

Luecian responds in kind, doing his best to show thanks for the knight's kind offer."
Me tent be under the Dulver Pickaxe just yonder, its near the edges of our archer's camp m'lord. Believing the septon is setup near Ser Garred and Ser Walton a bit more central located in the camp. Again me thanks Ser, reckon I need to make sure these cuts heal up right and quick. The morrow could be another interesting day."
After a moment he continues, "
Was your day interesting as well m'lord?"

[Theomore Tullison]

"
You could say that, master Luecian"
Theomore smiles "
But I did not have to kill anyone"

[Luecian LongBow]

Luecian eyes widen a bit but then he smiles back at the knight. "
No doubtin few would willingly test a renowned knight as yer self Ser. Speaking of knights m'lord, stories came back from the clan wars about an archer knight of House Tullison? Our men were on a different battlefield but it was many the talk amongst our archers over tankards. A knight who uses a bow mostly rather than a sword or lance, and with deadly skill and effect... would that be true m'lord?"
Luecian leans in unconsciously, very curious to see if this rumor was indeed true and from a knowledgeable source.

[Theomore Tullison]

"
Ser Mather does indeed favor the bow."
Theomore nods. "
I felled only a single foe in the battle at Joston's Rock, more like personal combat that, actually, he strode forth to issue a challenge, I rode him down. Ser Mather and his bow..."
Theomore holds up his hands critically studying them. "
Well, I don't have that many fingers. We rained arrows down upon them, only one man came within a hundred paces of our battle line. Ser Mather felled him, too."

[Luecian LongBow]

Luecian seems to sit up a bit taller and his smile widens as he listens to the Ser Theomore's words. "
Surely only a foolish fellow would challenge you Ser and if such a fool did, what other outcome could he have expected?"
Pausing for a moment Luecian soon continues."
You do paint a fine picture with yer words good ser. It be strange thing m'lord but your praise of Ser Mather and his even being real do give me a small amount of pride as a fellow bowman. Is Ser Mather present here with House Tullison m'lord?"

[Theomore Tullison]

"
Oh, I believe Horag wielded his weapon with greater ferocity than my skill with the blade can match."
Theomore gives a shrug of his shoulders. "
But the reach of a lance may not equal a longbow, but it is still greater than that of a battleaxe, and when it hits your chest with full force, you are dead before you can swing the axe at me."


"
I suspect he hoped to goad my lord nephew into fair combat, I don't make a habit of giving my enemies a fair chance if I can avoid it."


"
I do believe Ser Mather is here somewhere, though most likely out in the field where his skills can be best put to use."

[Luecian LongBow]

"
In me own experience, we use the weapons we have and that best get the job done. Ser Benjen also seemed to think what happened to his bandit captain Old Jack was unfair but I suppose killing innocent smallfolk and setting the land afire was somehow fair..."
He shrugs his shoulders also. "
But I agree with your wisdom m'lord, why give those wishing you ill what they want. Mayhaps I'll be having a chance to meet Ser Mather with a bit of luck, wouldn't a guessed I'd be meeting someone as impressive as your own self tonight m'lord. Sometimes ya never be knowin what the future may hold."



(OOC-Luecian would like to enter into an intrigue with Ser Theomore. Per agreement via pm, Ser Theomore will allow Luecian to waive the -2 injury penalty he currently has. Septon Arlyn will retain any injury penalties but be allowed to take non influence actions in the intrigue to assist if desired. First PC v PC intrigue here so any tips/suggestions appreciated. )

[url=Initiative-Status-Ser Theo][/url]: 2d6 9
Objective: Friendship of sorts
Intrigue Defense: 8
Disposition: Indifferent
Composure 9

[Theomore Tullison]

"
You never know indeed."
Theomore agrees with a smile. "
And you never know who has interesting stories to tell before you try, I wonder what you do when not killing bandits or old jacks."


[url=iniative][/url]: 5d6k4 15
ID 11 (13 for first round)
Disposition: Indifferent
Composure: 9/9
Objective: See pm.
Since Arlyn choice won't matter for my action if he goes first: [url=read target][/url]: 5d6k4 15

[Septon Arlyn]

[url=Initiative 4 plots and prisoners][/url]: 3d6 9

Compusure 9/9

Will be providing assists for Luecian (+2 to his persuasion rolls)


[url=Roll to assist Luecian in plots and prisoner's][/url]: 5d6 18 - 4 from injuries and fatigue.

"
I've heard that Luecian is quite the accomplished hunter"
adds Septon Arlyn

[Theomore Tullison]

[You actually need to roll persuasion against TN 9 to assist in intrigue, not that it's likely to fail, but still.]

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