Chapter 1.1 - Knighting Ceremony (505 AD)
Sir Abloc
Like Sir Aeddan, Sir Abloc is familiar with several of his father's old comrades but has never met them. Seeing that Sir Rhiryd is available, he asks the Steward about them, and Sir Rhiryd indicates a group of four knights toward the end of one of the tables, identifying each in turn.
As he crosses the floor, Sir Abloc notices a young lady, about his own age watching him with some interest. Arriving at the group, the young man introduces himself.
"Well met, Abloc, I am Arddur, and these are Winnoc, Méen, and Morien. It was very sad to hear of your father's passing, we all rode with him. My condolences to you and your family," the oldest of the group replies. Looking the young knight over he notes, "you have your father's gift of speaking, I note. He was always one to inspire others."
Talk turns to reminiscences, and continues until the next course is served. Abloc makes polite conversation and is generally well received. When he tries to play out a tune on his harp, they all laugh. "Your father was not much of a musician either," jokes Sir Méen.
Although the food and drink are plentiful, Sir Abloc manages not to overindulge.
Sir Abloc, rolled 6 using 1d20. Awareness.
Sir Abloc rolled 17 using 1d20. Play (Harp) @ 10.
Sir Abloc rolled 8 using 1d20. Courtesy @ 10.
Sir Abloc rolled 1 using 1d20. Temperate @ 10.
Take checks in Awareness, Courtesy, and Temperate.
Sir Daron
Like Sir Abloc, Sir Daron resists the temptation to over-indulge on the plentiful food and drink. Instead, he hangs out with a small group of other knights and chats. It is a strange feeling to be among these men he has seen and heard about all of his life and is now considered a peer. It is a weighty responsibility, one which he takes quite seriously. Although he does not have anything monumental to say, he has little trouble fitting in with the group.
Sir Daron, rolled 4 using 1d20. Temperate.
Sir Daron, rolled 6 using 1d20. Courtesy. (There was a slight positive modifier for being a new knight in a friendly crowd.)
Take checks in Temperate and Courtesy.
Sir Aeddan
Sir Aeddan, like his companions, is intent on not over-indulging. However, the thought of talking to an actual young lady causes the young knight a great deal of anxiety and he finds himself taking an extra helping or two of the ham and drinking a couple of mugs of 'courage' as he psyches himself up.
It works, however, as he finds himself recrossing the floor to speak with Arddur, who takes Sir Aeddan over to speak to his daughter Ceridwen (APP: 14). "Ceridwen, this is Sir Daeddon's eldest son, Sir Aeddan. Aeddan, this is my daughter, Ceridwen." Ceridwen smiles and puts out a hand, dimples showing as she smiles at the young knight. "It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Sir Aeddan."
Aeddan manages not only to properly take and kiss the young lady's hand, but have an actual, reasonably comfortable, conversation about how much they enjoy the coming of spring, and how nervous becoming a knight has been. As the servers bring out the next course, the young lady smiles prettily, "it was lovely speaking with you, Sir Aeddan, perhaps we will see one another again?"
Sir Aeddan, rolled 5 using 1d20. Courtesy.
Sir Aeddan, rolled 13 using 1d20. Temperate.
Take a check in Indulgent.
Sir Rhydwyn
Sir Rhydwyn scans the room, looking for someone to flirt with. However, he does not notice anyone interesting and consoles himself with food and drink instead, eating quite a bit of the fine ham and quaffing a good deal of mead.
Sir Rhydwyn, rolled 18 using 1d20. Temperate.
Sir Rhydwyn, rolled 14 using 1d20. Awareness.
Take a check in Indulgent.
The next course is served. Boiled salt-water fish, a real treat! None of you have had much seafood, except on special occasions. This is certainly turning into one. The volume within the hall seems to have been turned up as the many participants eat and drink and talk. Entertainers move around the tables, juggles, a contortionist, and a few musicians. After finishing the third course, a few people get up and dance, while a few knights call out challenges, especially to the newcomers.
Sir Abloc is challenged to explain what sort of weapon to use against a hart (Roll Hunting)?
Sir Aeddan is challenged to describe what he knows about the Summer's campaign (Roll Intrigue)?
Sir Daron is challenged to execute a perfect parry with his sword (Roll Sword).
Sir Rhydwyn is challenged to compose a ditty about the ceremony (Roll Compose).
In addition, you can do something else, as before, including skills you have already used.