He got his horse under control, but his slip-up cost him dearly, as he tried to close the gap.

“Ya!“ Marrick cried as he tried to spur his horse on and close the gap.


15:32, Today: Marrick rolled 6 using 1d20.  TN 10.  Hirsemanship

Clegis races past the finish line first, with Celynen in second and Marrick third. Elad chuckles, watching the close race. "Well done, Clegis," he says. "Now, we need to speak to Earl Roderick - I believe he has a message for the three of you."

Marrick hangs his head.  Almost ashamed but not quite.  The other squires are good, apparently better, at what they do as well. He begins to think of an excuse to help save some face My horse has a little bit of a limp... but decided against it.  Win or lose, he'll try to be honest about it.

When Elad says that the Earl wants to speak with them, he lights up.  This is another good opportunity to make an impression and really start building a name for himself.  As he follows Elad, he starts dusting himself off and trying to sharpen up his appearance.  Every little bit helps.

Clegis is clearly thrilled to have come first and can't keep the beaming grin from his face even as he is clearly trying to be modest. Nodding at the others as to a race well run he follows Elad, keen to see what the Earl has to say.

Celynen was a little bit upset. How could he have done so well in the lance, then stumbled with the horse? He shook his head as he moved on to meeting Elad.

You all soon arrived at Roderick's court, where you see a young lady in armor as well. "Listen up, lads," he says. "I've heard rumors that a village down to the south has been dealing with what they describe as a 'man eating bear'. While I have my doubts about it being man-eating, I think I've heard enough about it that it's worth investigating. You lot will head down there and kill it. Understand?"

Sorcha bowed to Sir Roderick.  "Yes m'lord, as you wish," she says before turning to the others.  "Sorcha O'Hara of Newton, at your service," she introduces herself, the end of her name pronounced a bit hard, like in the Scottish 'loch.'

Clegis can barely contain his enthusiasm at the thought of a bear hunt but manages to keep enough of a lid on it to just maintain a level of decorum.

"Absolutely Sir Roderick, just tell us where and we'll go slay the beast. Whoever lands the killing strike gets a brand new rug for the hearthside!"

"You lads will be going to Imber - it is a half day's ride from here. You may make the choice of whether you leave today or at dawn tomorrow."
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"I am as eager the rest of you, perhaps if we set out early tomorrow?  We can make better progress on a fresh start," Sorcha will suggest to the others.

"Absolutely, the morning sounds best. After a hard day's riding we'll need some time to relax and...drink perhaps?"

Celynen nodded thoughtfully at the comments.

"Aye, first thing in the morning. Need a good night's sleep."

Is there anything you all would like to do before you set out?

Sorcha will ask around the court what anyone knows of Imber, and recall if she has ever been there.  She will also make sure she is provisioned for the trip, as she does not have a squire yet (to my knowledge).  After supper she will retire to her quarters, wash and sleep, waking early to stop by the chapel before meeting the others to depart.

Clegis only plan would be to carouse the night away with anyone willing to join him!

Celynen, was there anything you wanted to do before setting out?

Nothing in particular.

While Sorcha and Celynen return to their rooms in the evening, Clegis heads down to the local tavern for some drink. Once there, you notice some knights and a few ladies there.

What would you like to do, Clegis?

Clegis will head straight for the knights to tell them the tale of his victory at the racing today and to engage them in as heavy a round of drinking as they might be interested in!

Go ahead and roll Orate and Indulgent for drunkenness.
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OOC: Failed Indulgent and passed Orate. That's going to be quite the evening!

21:20, Today: Clegis rolled 13 using 1d20.  Indulgent TN 10.
21:19, Today: Clegis rolled 3 using 1d20.  Orate TN 5.

In reply to Clegis (msg # 39):

The group is impressed with your story. When you return to the castle, however, you collapse in your room.

When the rest of the group wakes the next morning, they are waiting for Clegis.

What does the rest of the group do?

Sorcha will gather her horses and gear in the courtyard and wait for the others.

Celynen is there early, waiting, after a good night's sleep.