I'm enjoying your character development.  And whatever I know, is a far cry from what Jarrak knows.

The funny thing is, had he chosen it, he would have gained the best of all worlds.  Sometimes we cannot see the solution through looking at the problem.
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Indeed, it's always nice to see how key decisions are made, thanks for sharing!

And Jarak, potentially, or it could have come across as disingenuous, cheapening the victory rightfully earned by either young man.  But hey, we'll never know eh?

If I could award glory to the GM as well I would. This whole sequence was wonderful and the intrigue, the tension, the waiting...I never thought I'd find a joust as entertaining...and just the Squire's joust at that!

It has been quite enjoyable!

Agreed Thoren!

It’s definitely been a ride. I got a lot of opportunities to develop Valen and put everything I got into getting to that point. I could have used my last DP to try out one more round instead of using it for the draw, but I thought it might be more climatic this way.

You're right. The joust was fantastic.

I should ask for clarity about glory, too. The notes on jousts don't mention defeating the superior opponent, so I don't know if Cat would get 1 glory or 0 glory for having given Valen her favour.

Hear! Hear!

I couldn't agree more with the above sentiments and am quite happy that I returned in time to enjoy the joust's conclusion. This has been very enjoyable, even for those observing from the stands.

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Looking ahead a little, the conversation in the Knollwood Quarters has shifted to something where it might be helpful to have the perspective of a few more PCs. We could easily send for Bryn, Darvil, and Valen to join our discussion if you are interested.

For the ladies, I would enjoy a scene with Jenny and Catelyn that takes place between the conclusion of the joust and the evening's feast.

I do say the above with apologies to Ser Jerrak...

If Valen is called for I’ll gladly join the conversation.

I can't speak for the others, but Valen would very likely be floating around, so he's more than welcome to pop in at any point.  Even if turns out that he's been standing there quietly while the others talked.  Or he could just be returning from some errand.  Anything really.  Take whatever strikes your fancy and roll with it my friend!

The ladies getting together after this is easily accomplished, you've got your own thread for precisely that after all!

And we've yet to meet the blasphemous rabble so it's understandable! ;)

Yes, please pop in, Valen!

We can send a page for Bryn and Darvil, so I think you both should also feel free to join.

Thank you all for the high praise.

I'm a little leery of having so many players taking part in the Knollwood conversation just because it may create issues with chronology - with different characters finding out information at different times in other threads, having them all in a room sometime between the Squire's joust and Feast could become a bit contradictory. I'm very happy for other discussions to take place in Quarters, because they are less time-sensitive.

However, I do appreciate the value of characters coordinating their effort, so perhaps we could point things in that direction before we close off the Chapter 6 Stands thread?

Chapter 7 will feature the Joust, The Stands [with some important nobles coming to visit the Blackfins], and The Tourney Grounds.

There is nothing to apologize for Lady Gwendolyn.  None of you have met him, and it certainly would be strange to bring a new aquaintance into a sensitive political discussion.

And who are you to talk about blasphemy, you false god following, Noble sycophant?  *L*

Sounds good, can't wait!  There will undoubtedly be quite a bit to talk about, both at the feast and in private, so it should be fun.

And that's Ser false god following, noble sycophant to you mate!

Given that, perhaps we just hit 'pause' on the conversation for now and then can pick things up once it is in line with the appropriate time?

I would still like to have a discussion with Jenny and Catelyn (concerning subjects besides the joust) if they are up for it. Timing would be before the evening feast.

In reply to Berion Knollwood (msg # 674):

*LoL*

In reply to Gwendolyn Blackfin (msg # 675):

I am.

Catelyn, you're welcome to hop into the thread with Valen and me whenever you want.  Not like they're hard to find.

Also, for clarity's sake, are the jousts happening on different days, or is the 'main' event about to kick off?

In reply to Berion Knollwood (msg # 678):

Thanks. Didn't want to jump in prematurely.

In reply to Berion Knollwood (msg # 678):

The Lychester's, being a minor [and, rumoured to be impoverished] house, are holding their wedding across the course of a single day, with the exception of guests who arrived early for the hunt.

The squire's joust is a much shorter event, with half as many competitors in would run for a little over an hour, while the Main Tournament will run for around three times that.

Guests will be offered lodgings for the night, but most will begin their journeys home the following day, though the Lychesters would extend their hospitality for as long as a week for the sake of propriety.

Appreciated Caetlyn and no worries at all!

Noted boss!  For some reason I thought it was over two days, which was my mistake.  With that said, do you mind a tiny little bit of retconning?  That is to say, having the Gwen/Berion/Thoren conversation moved up to be between the two events.  Obviously, the location would have to change, but that's fine, it's not the end of the world to say it happened in the same tent that Berion/Valen were chatting in just now.

I’m happy with the change if the players involved are.

Fine by me. I had been under the same impression as Berion and the general substance of the discussion would have been the same in a different location.

Hi everyone, just to give a quick update, I'll be moving forward with the next chapter in about 48-72 hours. I'll need to get on top of a few RL things in that period.

Thanks for the update, Meat-Space always takes precedence.