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<blockquote data-quote="JoeBlank" data-source="post: 1625552" data-attributes="member: 1806"><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><em><strong>Chapter 1: Beginnings</strong></em></span></p><p></p><p>The County Margrave has been at war. Lord Margrave and his men have won victory in a great battle, and have taken the fight to the enemy. Every experienced soldier has answered the call, leaving the County under the watch of those of little experience. Indeed, less than one in a thousand of those who remain has ever seen combat of any sort. The call has gone out for volunteers to report to the Keep Margrave. Others who were less willing have been conscripted into service. It is here that we will meet our heroes, on the road to the Keep to report for duty.</p><p> </p><p>Our narrator is Dalin Hoyle. Dalin comes from a land-holding family, mostly several acres of apple orchards. They are not wealthy by any means, but far better off than most. He is the third son, and does not stand to inherit much, so he has sought his own fortune. For the past few years he had done well for himself making money the honest way, by gambling. Dice, cards, drinking contests, or just betting on everyday events, he doesn't care as long as he can game. He has had his ups and downs, but has always gotten by. Had to return home a few times, but never for too long. </p><p> </p><p>Recently his worst run of bad luck almost ended him up in debtors' prison. Thankfully, his father and older brothers taught him the basics of weapons and armor, and he has even competed in a few small tournaments. This background convinced the County of Margrave to offer him conscription into military service to satisfy his debts. He makes for the Keep wearing his brother's spare chain mail, and carrying his own sword and crossbow. His shield boasts the family standard, a green apple tree. Other than basic supplies, he has little else. Of course, he always tries to have a little walking around money, so he never has to turn down a bet.</p><p> </p><p>Other members of the party have either been conscripted into service or have answered this Proclamation:</p><p> </p><p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="font-family: 'GoudyHandtooled BT'">Proclamation</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="font-family: 'GoudyHandtooled BT'">Be it known that the Lord Margrave has rallied his vast army and laid siege to the enemies of the free people.</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="font-family: 'GoudyHandtooled BT'">Therefore, it is with unbridled pride and devotion that I call upon the best and very formidable militia of this great land to fill the ranks of the departed army.</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="font-family: 'GoudyHandtooled BT'">All able bodied citizens of this land are expected to provide what assistance they may.</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="font-family: 'GoudyHandtooled BT'">Lady Devereaux, Castellan of Margrave Keep</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="font-family: 'GoudyHandtooled BT'">Acting Authority in the Absence of Lord Margrave</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JoeBlank, post: 1625552, member: 1806"] [size=4][i][b]Chapter 1: Beginnings[/b][/i][/size] The County Margrave has been at war. Lord Margrave and his men have won victory in a great battle, and have taken the fight to the enemy. Every experienced soldier has answered the call, leaving the County under the watch of those of little experience. Indeed, less than one in a thousand of those who remain has ever seen combat of any sort. The call has gone out for volunteers to report to the Keep Margrave. Others who were less willing have been conscripted into service. It is here that we will meet our heroes, on the road to the Keep to report for duty. Our narrator is Dalin Hoyle. Dalin comes from a land-holding family, mostly several acres of apple orchards. They are not wealthy by any means, but far better off than most. He is the third son, and does not stand to inherit much, so he has sought his own fortune. For the past few years he had done well for himself making money the honest way, by gambling. Dice, cards, drinking contests, or just betting on everyday events, he doesn't care as long as he can game. He has had his ups and downs, but has always gotten by. Had to return home a few times, but never for too long. Recently his worst run of bad luck almost ended him up in debtors' prison. Thankfully, his father and older brothers taught him the basics of weapons and armor, and he has even competed in a few small tournaments. This background convinced the County of Margrave to offer him conscription into military service to satisfy his debts. He makes for the Keep wearing his brother's spare chain mail, and carrying his own sword and crossbow. His shield boasts the family standard, a green apple tree. Other than basic supplies, he has little else. Of course, he always tries to have a little walking around money, so he never has to turn down a bet. Other members of the party have either been conscripted into service or have answered this Proclamation: [center][b][font='GoudyHandtooled BT']Proclamation[/font][/b] [/center] [center][b][font='GoudyHandtooled BT']Be it known that the Lord Margrave has rallied his vast army and laid siege to the enemies of the free people.[/font][/b] [/center] [center][b][font='GoudyHandtooled BT']Therefore, it is with unbridled pride and devotion that I call upon the best and very formidable militia of this great land to fill the ranks of the departed army.[/font][/b] [/center] [center][b][font='GoudyHandtooled BT']All able bodied citizens of this land are expected to provide what assistance they may.[/font][/b] [/center] [center][b][font='GoudyHandtooled BT']Lady Devereaux, Castellan of Margrave Keep[/font][/b] [/center] [center][b][font='GoudyHandtooled BT']Acting Authority in the Absence of Lord Margrave[/font][/b] [/center] [/QUOTE]
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