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Oakwood's Ordeal.

Posted by Master of FatesFor group 0
Master of Fates
GM, 3518 posts
Sun 8 Apr 2018
at 23:08
  • msg #1

Oakwood's Ordeal

Everyone gathers in the village center to see to Loki's Justice. The dragon took Ashlik and departed with out a sound.
John of Mallwyd
player, 871 posts
Strange Wanderer
Sun 8 Apr 2018
at 23:23
  • msg #2

Oakwood's Ordeal

In reply to Master of Fates (msg # 1):

John had some questions for him before hr disdapeared. Did he get to ask?
Chloe
Player, 679 posts
Pretty Young Woman
Mon 9 Apr 2018
at 01:59
  • msg #3

Oakwood's Ordeal

Chloe wondered how she got stuck being the judge but better then the executioner. She could not murder people even though he far more then deserved it. She would feel the same as the girl. "Let the trial begin. Is there anyone who will represent him, Loki the evil and depraved?"
Master of Fates
GM, 3519 posts
Mon 9 Apr 2018
at 02:01
  • msg #4

Oakwood's Ordeal

Folks look among themselves as heads start shaking "No"


I demand that Lord Brance be summoned, I worked for him... he will clear this up.
John of Mallwyd
player, 872 posts
Strange Wanderer
Mon 9 Apr 2018
at 02:45
  • msg #5

Oakwood's Ordeal

In reply to Master of Fates (msg # 4):

"Oh, absolutely. He has 12 hours to be here. If he cannot make it, assuming he even wanted to, who else would defend you?

Of course, the fact that he is also wanted for treason for rebellion against the king he swore an oath to serve may render him ineligible to serve as your defence in any of the kings courts...
"
This message was last edited by the player at 02:47, Mon 09 Apr 2018.
Master of Fates
GM, 3520 posts
Mon 9 Apr 2018
at 02:49
  • msg #6

Oakwood's Ordeal

Uh... um I don't know, has to be Lord Brance. Loki is struggling mentally.
John of Mallwyd
player, 873 posts
Strange Wanderer
Mon 9 Apr 2018
at 02:54
  • msg #7

Oakwood's Ordeal

In reply to Master of Fates (msg # 6):

"So you want a rebellious oathbreaker for your defence? Since this is not an option, I will try to act as your defence. Brance will stand for his own crimes, if he lives that long."

Pulling Wulfe aside, he also says quietly.

"Now that we are in open rebellion against Brance, can we send to the King, and perhaps Toulmin, who I believe to be close, for reinforcements?"
Herkimer
player, 1121 posts
HP 10/10 FP 17/18
Lovestruck Youth
Mon 9 Apr 2018
at 13:56
  • msg #8

Oakwood's Ordeal

Herkimer giggles at John's acceptance as Loki's savior in this trial.
"Oh how noble John!"

Herkimer kneels then stands on trembling legs.

"What this man deserves is a chance to exonerate himself in the eyes of the people. What better eay than by unquestionable loyalty to Wulfe and possible death in seeing Brance eradicated. We can evenallow the girl to penwtrate him in kind with her knife and yo a d I can bring him back to health from the verge of death. ive heard such a thing changes a man."
Wulfe The Pretty
player, 986 posts
Mon 9 Apr 2018
at 15:18
  • msg #9

Oakwood's Ordeal

Wulfe looked around at the assembled group and inwardly sighed. The whole thing was out of hand and kind of mimicking the proper structure of society, too many people putting in their say, too much teetering on the edge of collapse.

"Just be fair about it. There's no society to protect if we all just become bent on violence and revenge.

But in the meantime, we need to continue to be reinforcing ourselves. Toulmin and the Stone, and anyone else in the vicinity would be useful to swell our numbers. The only way I can think to get message to them in a timely manner is Umbulat, or some magic of sorts.

Chloe
Player, 680 posts
Pretty Young Woman
Tue 10 Apr 2018
at 01:41
  • msg #10

Oakwood's Ordeal

"So lets start the trial. We can call the witnesses and any character witness. Then I can pass judgment"
Herkimer
player, 1122 posts
HP 10/10 FP 6/18
Lovestruck Youth
Tue 10 Apr 2018
at 10:09
  • msg #11

Oakwood's Ordeal

Herkimer leans into his staff and rests a moment. He sighs. Trying to constantly usurp others around him, gaining more power and becoming almighty is tiring. So for now, it seems the best course of action is to learn and bide his time. Perhaps be a bit more subtle.

"*SIGH*... if you wish to find Dame.. I can reach out. I have such a spell that will allow me, potentially, to contact her via my mind. All I need is some time to rest Wulfe - and a safe place to contact her. Also if this is to be where we stand, I can easily send word to the Queen and contact Master Aedan - calling for assistance from the Academy..."

He was loathe to contact Airis, and more so Aedan. Any admittance of needing help diminished his own abilities. Or so he thought.
This message was last edited by the player at 10:10, Tue 10 Apr 2018.
Wulfe The Pretty
player, 988 posts
Tue 10 Apr 2018
at 15:40
  • msg #12

Oakwood's Ordeal

"It's reinforcements we need, men of the stone are nearby, we can probably convince some of the villages around here to form militias to help also. But better to have regulars. Currently, I think we're two for two in terms of magic capability, it'd be better to have superiority and wizards that don't make a habit of losing their minds and damaging our own wizards. he said with a hint of a bite to his voice.
Herkimer
player, 1123 posts
HP 10/10 FP 6/18
Lovestruck Youth
Tue 10 Apr 2018
at 15:43
  • msg #13

Oakwood's Ordeal

"Since you speak at me in riddles do you wish me to contact Ms. Stuffy Britches? I am unfamiliar with the men of stone and may not be able to reach out to them."

Herkimer crosses his arms in frustration.
Wulfe The Pretty
player, 991 posts
Tue 10 Apr 2018
at 20:40
  • msg #14

Oakwood's Ordeal

"I thought you were fond of such meandering language Herkimer. But yes, any forces nearby that have a mind to deal with Brance should send support to our location so that we can engage in force with this wizard.

Wizards would be better, but with you and John rested I'm sure he won't be too much for us. Ovo and Hugh will provide us with a stalwart defence and I, along with Chloe will offer support as we are able.

The current provlems are many. We need to find out when the enemy force will arrive. We need to assemble these people into the semblance of something capable of defending themselves with the support of nearby forces that are capable. We need to ensure people unswayed will still remain to lend support to their fellow people and then we need to make sure our defences are fortified.

All that before we even consider how to win this fight while minimising death. Fix any of these issues and you make every person's life here just a little bit easier and more likely to last into old decrepidness.

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