At this stage, I'm defaulting to having everyone choose one of the 3 Chapter 7 threads to focus on. as always, feel free to let me know if you'd like to try out something not listed.

Tell us you play Shadowrun without telling us you play Shadowrun?

Also huzzah, time to go hit other men with pointy sticks!

I shall make my choice today

I'll make my choice tomorrow

Thoren, I've got to admit, I'm really interested in watching this scene play out now.  Fantastic writing you two!

In reply to Berion Knollwood (msg # 690):

Thanks! I'm definitely looking forward to the roleplaying here. Mechanically, Thoren isn't built to do well in formal intrigues, but I think that taking him out of his comfort zone should actually make it more interesting.

Oh trust me, I totally get that!  Berion's precisely the same way mate.

Also, not saying I sense some history there... but I sense some history there.  Anything you care to share with the class friend?

Having to play to ones' characters weaknesses makes for excellent RP opportunities.  And the success are much more memorable.

Speaking from experience with the joust there my friend? ;)

But yeah, totally agree!

Actually, I was referencing the Welcome feast, and the story competition.

I'm teasing mate, I figured.  Most of us knightly types struggle with any sort of social situation... which is why I'm both dreading and excited for the night's feast in equal measure!

In reply to Berion Knollwood (msg # 692):

Nothing that wouldn't be more fun were it to emerge in play!



Very true. That plus the story features a lot of seminal moments of characters who were put out of their comfort zones. Like Ned Stark...Robb Stark...wait a minute...this isn't looking good.

... you tease!  Seriously, can't wait mate!

Yeah, Ned should have stayed away the first time he left.  A neophyte could have seen that the situation was doomed.  He let a misplaced loyalty, and lack of subtly get him executed.

Am I close enough to interact with Lady Mallister and the others?

Obviously I'm not the boss, but my read of the scene says yes?  That said, I'm guessing you'd be stuck interacting with Elinor given that those two (former?) love birds are deep in conversation.

My understanding is that the conversation between Lady Mallister and uncle Thoren is effectively private.

Gwen’s is less so.

I figured Cat is definitely not close enough.

As usual, Gwen says it better.

Got it

Lady Mallister has used her lesser handmaidens as a shield for her conversation with Ser Thoren [although even they are giving them a wide berth]. Approaching them is possible, but would need to be navigated socially.

Engaging Elinor is easy to do - Gwendolyn already has, but another PC can do so if they choose.

Engaging Edric is also possible, but he has not arrived at the stands with the intention of approaching a specific PC.

There have been a couple of instances of inconsistency on my part around naming of previously not introduced PC's, in part because I've lost at least one planning document for the game.

Gerion Mallister is Lord Mallister's eldest son - any other references to Lord Mallister's heir refer to this character [let me know if I need to update anything].

Catelyn, I think it's safe to say that Valen is attending to Berion as they prep for the next round, so you're welcome to just walk right up to 'em if you'd like.

Ya, I figured. I just wasn't really sure where to post. I don't want to clutter up the actual jousting thread.

Fair.  We can use the Knollwood quarters thread if you'd like to avoid that?  We repurposed it as Berion's tent/prep area anyhow.