Participants: This is a Roleplay Event for up to 3 characters.
There has been some activity outside the palace for the last hour as stable boys rush to prepare three horses. Characters who wish to participate must post a successful Recognize roll to recognize the King's Horse and the opportunity it represents.
In a few moments, King Richard, William Marshal, and William de Longchamp are seen to exit the palace and mount up. Richard and Longchamp seem to be discussing something quietly, the Marshal stares eastward, waiting glumly for the signal to move out.
[D2, LN, EVENT] A Midnight Ride
[D2, LN, EVENT] A Midnight Ride
Gm * Man of Angles * Sionnach * Scealai *
Every phrase and every sentence is an end and a beginning,/Every poem an epitaph. And any action/Is a step to the block, to the fire, down the sea's throat/Or to an illegible stone: and that is where we start.
We die with the dying:/See, they depart, and we go with them./We are born with the dead:/See, they return, and bring us with them./The moment of the rose and the moment of the yew-tree/Are of equal duration. A people without history/Is not redeemed from time, for history is a pattern/Of timeless moments. So, while the light fails/On a winter's afternoon, in a secluded chapel/History is now and England --Eliot, Little Gidding
Every phrase and every sentence is an end and a beginning,/Every poem an epitaph. And any action/Is a step to the block, to the fire, down the sea's throat/Or to an illegible stone: and that is where we start.
We die with the dying:/See, they depart, and we go with them./We are born with the dead:/See, they return, and bring us with them./The moment of the rose and the moment of the yew-tree/Are of equal duration. A people without history/Is not redeemed from time, for history is a pattern/Of timeless moments. So, while the light fails/On a winter's afternoon, in a secluded chapel/History is now and England --Eliot, Little Gidding
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Geoffrey of Tournemine
- Posts: 359
- Joined: Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:28 am
Re: [D2, LN, EVENT] A Midnight Ride
Knight Baron Geoffrey of Crahen, of the house Tournamine * Glory: 1175 * House: de Blondeville * Striking * Flirtatious
Legendary Passion: Energetic * Traits: Red Hair, Bright Eyes, Charming Accent
Clothing: Noble clothing, sword
Battle gear: Chainmail, Shield, Battle Axe, Dagger
Speaks: French, Latin, Occitan
Legendary Passion: Energetic * Traits: Red Hair, Bright Eyes, Charming Accent
Clothing: Noble clothing, sword
Battle gear: Chainmail, Shield, Battle Axe, Dagger
Speaks: French, Latin, Occitan
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Giles de Braose
- Posts: 288
- Joined: Mon Aug 23, 2021 7:06 am
Re: [D2, LN, EVENT] A Midnight Ride
Giles heard nothing, saw nothing, knew nothing.
He was off to an auspicious start at the coronation gathering to be sure...
D2 LN, Recognize, TN 5: 1d20 20
He was off to an auspicious start at the coronation gathering to be sure...
D2 LN, Recognize, TN 5: 1d20 20
d'Aubigny Vassal * Man of the cloth * Glory: 192 * Romantic * Legend of Mercy * Well read *
Distinctive Features: Dep baritone singing voice, long slender fingers
Carries: Satchel of tomes, writing equipment, first aid kit
French, Breton, Latin, Occitane, Welsh
Distinctive Features: Dep baritone singing voice, long slender fingers
Carries: Satchel of tomes, writing equipment, first aid kit
French, Breton, Latin, Occitane, Welsh
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Simon IV de Montfort
- Posts: 145
- Joined: Mon Aug 23, 2021 7:03 am
Re: [D2, LN, EVENT] A Midnight Ride
"Your majesty, Sirs,"
Simon greeted the three in kind from atop his hunting horse, his usual tone of iron on full display,
"Forgive me if this in err, but is everything alright? When I saw your horses I feared something was amiss and came to offer my assistance."
D2 LN Recognize - TN10 - 6, pass!
Simon greeted the three in kind from atop his hunting horse, his usual tone of iron on full display,
"Forgive me if this in err, but is everything alright? When I saw your horses I feared something was amiss and came to offer my assistance."
D2 LN Recognize - TN10 - 6, pass!
Simon IV de Montfort | Glory: 1500 | House: Unlaigned(ties to Beaumont)
Legendary Passions/Traits: Zealous | Traits: Head of full black hair, voice of Iron
Likely civil garb: Noble clothes, as suits the situation
Likely battle garb: Armour, Shield, Sword, Dagger(backup)
Squires: None, but has a valet
Speaks: French, Latin
Legendary Passions/Traits: Zealous | Traits: Head of full black hair, voice of Iron
Likely civil garb: Noble clothes, as suits the situation
Likely battle garb: Armour, Shield, Sword, Dagger(backup)
Squires: None, but has a valet
Speaks: French, Latin
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King Richard Lionheart
- Posts: 97
- Joined: Fri May 29, 2020 11:25 am
Re: [D2, LN, EVENT] A Midnight Ride
The King blinks from atop his steed and replies with a question. "Alright?" As though he has no idea as to what you could be referring.
* Rex * Valorous * Energetic * Reckless * Honorable * Zealous
Speaking: French, Occitan
Speaking: French, Occitan
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William Longchamp
- Posts: 11
- Joined: Mon Aug 23, 2021 3:33 am
Re: [D2, LN, EVENT] A Midnight Ride
It is Longchamp that gives you a more direct response.
"Just seeing to a bit of business in London."
"Just seeing to a bit of business in London."
Richard's Henchman * Chancellor of the Duchy of Aquitaine * Man of Letters * Diplomat
French, Occitan, Latin, Breton,
French, Occitan, Latin, Breton,
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William Marshal
- Posts: 19
- Joined: Fri May 29, 2020 11:27 am
Re: [D2, LN, EVENT] A Midnight Ride
And then the Marshal.
"One more for the road couldn't hurt, London being what it is." He looks over at you. "Know how to handle yourself, do you, lad?"
"One more for the road couldn't hurt, London being what it is." He looks over at you. "Know how to handle yourself, do you, lad?"
* Earl of Pembroke * Chivalry Incarnate * The King's Right Hand *
Speaking: French, Latin, Welsh
Speaking: French, Latin, Welsh
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Simon IV de Montfort
- Posts: 145
- Joined: Mon Aug 23, 2021 7:03 am
Re: [D2, LN, EVENT] A Midnight Ride
The Baron nodded.
"Yes, Sir - if it matters, I'm primarily versed in the sword. I hope this armour isn't too much?"
"Yes, Sir - if it matters, I'm primarily versed in the sword. I hope this armour isn't too much?"
Simon IV de Montfort | Glory: 1500 | House: Unlaigned(ties to Beaumont)
Legendary Passions/Traits: Zealous | Traits: Head of full black hair, voice of Iron
Likely civil garb: Noble clothes, as suits the situation
Likely battle garb: Armour, Shield, Sword, Dagger(backup)
Squires: None, but has a valet
Speaks: French, Latin
Legendary Passions/Traits: Zealous | Traits: Head of full black hair, voice of Iron
Likely civil garb: Noble clothes, as suits the situation
Likely battle garb: Armour, Shield, Sword, Dagger(backup)
Squires: None, but has a valet
Speaks: French, Latin
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William Marshal
- Posts: 19
- Joined: Fri May 29, 2020 11:27 am
Re: [D2, LN, EVENT] A Midnight Ride
The Marshal shakes his head. "Not at all. You'll fit right in, where we're going."
* Earl of Pembroke * Chivalry Incarnate * The King's Right Hand *
Speaking: French, Latin, Welsh
Speaking: French, Latin, Welsh
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William Longchamp
- Posts: 11
- Joined: Mon Aug 23, 2021 3:33 am
Re: [D2, LN, EVENT] A Midnight Ride
Longchamp frowns, but acquiesces. "Are you ready, your Majesty?"
Richard's Henchman * Chancellor of the Duchy of Aquitaine * Man of Letters * Diplomat
French, Occitan, Latin, Breton,
French, Occitan, Latin, Breton,
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King Richard Lionheart
- Posts: 97
- Joined: Fri May 29, 2020 11:25 am
Re: [D2, LN, EVENT] A Midnight Ride
Richard is already staring straight ahead. Not for the first time, you notice that the king's leg is rhythmically bouncing in its stirrup. It seems that he is unable to remain still.
"Yes," he rumbles, and then kicks his steed into motion. The others follow suit, with the Marshal giving you a friendly sort of smile as he motions for you to come along.
/exit to here.
"Yes," he rumbles, and then kicks his steed into motion. The others follow suit, with the Marshal giving you a friendly sort of smile as he motions for you to come along.
/exit to here.
* Rex * Valorous * Energetic * Reckless * Honorable * Zealous
Speaking: French, Occitan
Speaking: French, Occitan