Morien scowls at the news of the Lady's death. "At least we can do some good by saving her daughter." In private, out of the earshot of the prisoners, he would...
Of course the Irishman would not be left lying on the field. If Donngal's men lack initiative, Morien will command them to raise a tent for their lord and then...
... Tathal can not help but agree. "The Earl should appoint a guardian untill the boy grows up, assuming he's still alive that is. If not, he needs to find a ...
... "What treachery and cowardice is this!" cries out Gwair in distress. "Her death must be avenged, and her kingdom restored. Sir Bege, I hope you do not ...
... there are any ... Ooc: None since you crossed the Avon and entered the Arden Forest. That was two days ago. Bic: Sir Bege listens to Morien's, Tathal's...
... I do not know ... "Sir, use my squire if you wish. He is young and swift - maybe of more use as a messenger than on the battlefield." ... Gwair listens...
Morien listens to what Gwair reports from the prisoner. "I think he might be telling us the truth, as he sees it. You didn't manage to find out how many...
Bidden by Morien, Gwair seeks further detail as to the garrison. His prisoner considers, "At best I think you might outnumber them three to one. Many escaped...
... Tathal nods "Both boy and maid must be rescued and brought to the Earl for safety. Who knows what other assassins may seek them out. ... Tathal listens...
Morien nods slowly as Gwair relays the information on the garrison. "Lets call it two to one, then. Conventional wisdom says that one man on the walls of a...
... Sir Tathal laughs and claps the prisoner on the back "If even odds is the worst we can hope for then I say we are doing fairly well. What glory is there if...
Cadfannon is dispatched, with escort, carrying a message for the Earl on his person. Cynwall goes out to rally the folk to your aid. Trusting that the...
... "Have a safe and swift journey squire!" calls Gwair as Cadfannon departs, "Go in the speed and strength of the Risen Son to the Earl. Send him our regards...
... Donngal remains in fair spirits due to the support of his companions, and is very grateful that a healer has been found to aid him. He gives her a few...
"That is mightily strong castle and no mistake." Morien murmurs as he surveys the battlements from the valley. "And if the guards are even somewhat awake,...
... "That is true Morien," concurs Gwair, "It does not seem the most valiant of approaches, but it is clearly the one that will most likely leave us with our...
Sir Bege nods, "A parley would not harm us and might indeed woo the badger from his hole." The next day having brought the wounded and prisoners to the camp ...
... Tathal seems to wilt a bit as they gaze upon the castle, clearly his idea of charging in is not going to work. "Aye friend, a honorable surrender might be ...
Gwair: "This would also seem to confirm our earlier suspicions. A siege would seem the most obvious course of action - as long as they don't threaten the maid...
... As the party approaches the walls, Gwair scans the windows and the battlements - not so much looking out for archers and the like (although any will of...
Further to my earlier email, just got this ... From: Lawrence Whitaker <lawrence.whitaker@...> Date: 28 Feb 2008 12:19 Subject: [Continuum2008] Early...
... Prince ... Call ... The founders of Chaosium together at the same con?? *Drooling & starry-eyed* Why, oh why, am I living in Washington state, and not...
"Or if you wish it, m'lord, I'd be more than willing to pit my axe against any man within those walls in a duel of champions." Morien adds to Sir Bege in a...
... Good to hear that things are looking up. Did that recent earthquake in Lincolnshire rattle any tiles loose? I was in Brussels last week when it happened....
Yeah, I felt it. I thought someone had crashed into the car on the drive and pushed it into the scaffolding around the house at first. It did seem to last a...
... against any man within those walls in a duel of champions." Morien adds to Sir Bege in a soft growl as he glares at the man on the wall. "They speak as if...
OOC: My apologies for the long absence. Been feeling a bit harried of late. Hope I can resaddle up. ... battlements - not ... course be noted!) but ... the...