So hey!  I am nearly finished with my sheet, just waiting on word back on one possible Quality and am looking at starting equipment.  Is there a flat amount to work with or are we following the book's randomized method of a Status Roll for your gold dragons?

In reply to Acired Velaryon (msg # 580):

following the book for now.

In reply to Acired Velaryon (msg # 579):

Yes you should

Okey dokey!

Another question is on weapon grades, are we restricted to Common Grade for our equipment?  Or presuming we are nobles, are we able to afford "Castle Grade" gear?

If so, what is the price difference?
This message was last edited by the player at 22:24, Tue 28 Oct 2014.

And again... another silly question from me...  apologies for so many posts!

Are we expected to account for the little items of our daily lives, such as candles, food, and so forth?  It's micro-accounting to be sure, and I understand if we should list it all, but I just wanted to be sure.  After all, we are a noble house of some wealth and the minutae does tend to distract from the roleplaying immersion.

In reply to Acired Velaryon (msg # 584):

you should list it so that you have it, you will not need to keep track of it until its needed to be.

An example - you can list you have food rations when traveling, but food will not be an issue unless the storyline starts to lead to starving then we will start counting food supplies.

Or darkness you will always have a light source until i say one is not around then we go to your supplies and if you have that candle then you have light.

just be realistic about your picks. as noble there are few common items i will not allow - weapons and special items you think you will need should be listed

Thanks!

But what about my question regarding Castle-Forged weapons?  I can't find a price difference in the book.

So I'm looking to come in with a Maester, Septon/Priest or courtier. I know some houses are covered. But I figured it might be advisable to gauge interest.

I am eying the new house being formed but I don't know who is in it...

 Welcome to the game. I shall do my usual pitch to new players. I RP Ser Mathys of House Ashfield. We had been reduced in numbers, due to player Attrition. We can always use a good player, with dedication to the game. Please ask any question you might have of me. I shall do my best to answer you inquiries. And again, welcome to the Madness of Westeros. :0)

In reply to Anaxemenies (msg # 587):

If you check the cast list we label tags by house, that one way to gauge who is with who.

Also it require a bit of reading you can look under House & Land thread or Who's Who thread.

How does this look for Lachland Fell?

Background

Youth (1-9)
His was a typical childhood for a noble child of a minor house.  Life was not harsh, compared to
the common man, though being the member of a minor house brought with it its own issues. As the
youngest child there was every likelyhood he would become only a token to be used in political
games.

Adolescent (10-13)
As he grew older life continued much as it always did, though his training became more intensive.
Though he seemed to only possess a middling ability with a sword he took well to the spear, which
he enjoyed greatly.

Young Adult
In his 16th year King Daeron summoned his banners and marched to war agains the Dornishmen. His
father, ever a devout supporter of the crown, gathered a small force of arms and marched south with
the rest of the Fell men. With holdings along the river dividing the Stormlands from Dorne the
house had a keen interest in the outcome. Though he was barely a man he was able to convince his
father to bring him along as he was the younger son and thus was less valuable if lost in the
fighting.  However dispite his zeal he fought little, though he learned a great deal about war as
they fought the Dornish tooth and nail across the coast, before pushing south as the main bulk of
the army shattered their forces.

Eager to win increasing fame and prestige, as most young men are, he remained with the occupational
forces with a token force of Fell armsmen. Over time they came to trust each other and became well
known for their tenacity and ability to seekout the enemey despite the inhospitable terrain.

Adult
He spent the next several years assisting the occupational forces in keeping the peace, both in the
Dornish capital and in the surrounding lands. It was a time of his life that he truely enjoyed.  He
was constantly challenged both physically and mentally by the every day trials of occupational life,
but also had a cadre of trustworthy companions he could lean on and share enjoyable nights with.
Unfortunately this period of his life was not to last as the Dorns managed to rally themselves and
thrust back against a force that in all honesty had become complacent during the years of relative
peace.

His greatest moment of triumph came as the royal forces were being force to retreat from the
capital. Many men had become trapped between the sea and the forces assaulting the city, as they
tried to board ships. With his companions at his side he rallied a group of spearmen and bought
time for the men to retreat. Unfortunately as they themselves made to retreat he found himself face
to face with a monstrously huge Dornman with a wicked looking trident. The prongs of which soon
found themselves burried in his guts. With the steely resolve of youth he wrapped his hand around
the head to prevent the man from moving away and buried his dagger in the man's throat as they both
fell into the sea.

He awoke several weeks later upon a ship making speed for home in a small cabin possessed by an
elderly knight and friend of the family. Though noone, even the old knight himself, expected him to
live but miracuoulsly he managed to survive the incident, though the jagged scars remain to this
day.  As he finally rose from his sick bed he found his companions waiting, who presented him with
the Trident as a macrabe trophy. He decided to keep it, viewing it as a reminder of all the things
that final battle had taught him. A year or so later the Old Knight visited their holdings to check
about his health and bade him take the Oath.

Thus began his time as one of the rare Fell Knights.

In reply to CanadianRomeo (msg # 590):

I like your background, its approved.

Put it on you PC sheet for now

Castle-forged Weapons cost twice as much.

7–3: Weapon Grade
GRADE MODIFIERS


Poor           –1D on Fighting or Marksmanship tests
Common                     No modifiers
Superior                   Add +1 to the result of all Fighting or Marksmanship tests
Extraordinary              As Superior, plus increase the

Most sell swords, city watch and hedge knights have common weapons

Castle forged weapons are either bought or made by the Artisan Wealth Holding. These weapons are considered Superior

Valyrian Blades are gotten by the Heirloom Quality. They are considered extraordinary weapons by SIFRP rules

In reply to Ser Edric Neumann (msg # 592):

X3 to X5 the cost, thats based on who, what, where, ..............

Who is making it
What type of weapon is made
Where in the world
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:36, Mon 03 Nov 2014.

Muse had the right of it, he pointed me to the right chapter and reference in the books.  It's gained from House Creation, requiring the Artisan holding.

If your house has invested in Artisan AND selects the upgrade from the choice of options, it automatically upgrades the weapons of the house members to Artisan quality.

I would presume that most noble Houses would keep artisan quality smiths a closely guarded secret and resource for their own security and relatively few would be available on the open market, much in the same manner that hi-tech military grade hardware can be difficult for people to find who are not in the know.
This message was last edited by the player at 06:33, Mon 03 Nov 2014.

The warfare system for units really does not use an exact weapon to determine damage.

Example there is no difference  in calling Infantry  Spearman or swords man. When, a unit is upgraded I do believe it is a improvement in weapons, but on a lesser degree than issuing castle forged weapons.  Like a infantry unit gets upgraded, it goes from lighter weapons like long sword to heavy 2 handed swords. Still all common grade weapons. Castle forged weapons are rare and expensive to the point that it would be a really major endeavor for a house to arm a few unit/

Yea, I wouldn't presume that common NPC's would have them.  I presumed the ARtisan benefit to refer to player characters when I read it.

In reply to CanadianRomeo (msg # 590):

By the way is Lachland Fell his official name I would like you change it for you and I see you picked a Picture for him so I would like to start adding your info. to the Private thread.

Yes.. 100% Official.

In reply to CanadianRomeo (msg # 599):

ok you name is done :)

With the Ironborn thread on hiatus I'm looking for a house.  Is there a house interested in another player and what profession would you like my character to have?

Past Ironborn Players - you guys looking to start your new PCs. If not done by Friday you will miss the chance to be introduced with the others. This is, if your picked was the Stormlands. If you have not picked a new house, and its not going to be the Stormlands, then you can do so at you own pace.


Maester Solveig
Hotho Thrice
Raul the Silent
Rhaella Saltwind
Simon Saltwind

New players I need to add threads for you, .... so once you have picked a house please let me know, - 2 new threads will open based on which house you pick.

Desiderata
kingjawa

Current PCs of the Stormlands

Acired Velaryon
Eryyk Tyrol (need your Character Description done)
Lachland Fell
Loranth Fell
Vanna Storm (need your Character Description done)

we are almost there to start.
This message was last edited by the GM at 21:59, Tue 18 Nov 2014.

Welcome Desiderata and Kingjawa.

To everyone looking for a new house the Reach is looking to refill its ranks. We did have a solid group that has since dwindled down to four with the addition of Leon. There are two well fleshed out houses to chose from and due to recent events, things are starting to get interesting as far as our plot line goes. They are many roles to choose from of course! Will you be a noble knight sworn to one of the houses, an accomplished lancer under the command of Merius of the Blue Lances, or perhaps Mathys little brother? I for one am jealous of how Mathys has gotten his squire before me so I'll put an offer out and see if anyone is willing to be my squire, but if not their is plenty of other roles for you to fill.

 House Gsrdail?