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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Knightfall" data-source="post: 8312549" data-attributes="member: 2012">"For any minor weapons you might need, I have told both Mabon and Kaeso to make their shops freely available to you and the militia. Mabon should have some arrows left, although he did distribute his best weapons and armor to the militia. Kaeso should have arrows and crossbow bolts if you need them."She nods to Sir Ghal. "Take them to the storeroom." She looks back to Quinn. "My husband liked to collect magic weapons and other trinkets during his youth. While he sold most of them to gain enough wealth to refurnish this manor, I know there a few of his favorite things still left in there. I haven't had the heart to go through them." She smiles and pats her rapier. "He did give me some fine gifts over the years, and I treasure those, but I have no need for anything else. Whatever of his that is left is yours to claim, if you so choose, or you can give it to the militia."Sir Ghal motions for Quinn and the others to follow him. "Gangrell will have the list of the storeroom. He's in the library gathering together records that can't be left behind.""And if the catman does not know, I might be able to tell you," Cruel Justice says plainly.OOC: Kaeso is the owner of the local trading post, which is near the inn. There will be enough normal gear there for the PCs to refill their quivers and pick one simple or martial weapon of your choice. The trading post doesn't have any exotic weapons or armor, however.Lady Pendour listens to Maur... her face passive. Yet, Maur can tell she is not used to be challenged once she's made up her mind. "I will not force children and old men and women to carry messages or act as lookouts." She crosses her arms and looks at the dwarf with a hint of annoyance. "I understand the risks if the people flee, as much as I understand what will happen to most of them if they stay. The rooks have been causing problems for us since before my husband inherited this manor from his uncle. This new attack has the villagers frightened beyond reason. I could order them to stay and help but many would refuse or run away into the wilderness without any protection at all. Giving them a destination will keep them on the trail, hopefully."Lady Pendour sighs. "I do see the wisdom of your words. I don't want to split up families, but we do not have enough soldiers to protect the outlying farms and ranches. I suspect many of them would have fled and not come back all even if I hadn't sent word to them... despite my suggestion to head to Fort Symas." She motions to Caerth. "He knows this to be true. Several farms around Carnell have been abandoned over the years." She paces back and forth. "I am the lady of this village, and, yet, I am uncertain that Carnell can survive this attack even if you win. People might just move on to other places where life is a little safer." She pauses. "Ha! They think it will be safer."Sir Ghal's eyes go wide with that suggestion. He mouth stands agape. He is speechless.Lady Pendour laughs. "I will not give my bed to just anyone, master dwarf. While I'm not a warrior, I am a Daughter of the Strand not some waifish puffed-up lady from Anoria or Pretensa. That is why I won't be going with the caravan, and if these undead bastards break into this manor, I will fight for my life as best as I am able. I will not just lie down and die!"She laughs again. "Ella and Samantha are neophyte Galas at best, although they have suggested as much as you. They are eager to fight... almost too eager. If I stride out onto the battlefield, they will go with me even if I order them not too. They swore an oath to my husband to fight for my life. It took all my authority just to convince them to go with the people and protect them. If I change my mind now, they will fight to the death for me without a second thought. Yes, they can fight, but they aren't powerful like yourself."She throws her hands up in frustration. "At this point, I'm not prepared to force people to stay!" She sits down in the chapel's front pew and looks at the symbol of Inanna on the wall in front of her. "I will give the people a choice. They can stay and help or they can make for Fort Symas. I will not try to sway them either way and neither will any of you! Each person, each family will decide for themselves what they want to do."She looks at Sir Ghal. "Take them to the storeroom. I will have Gala Ella go and tell the people that they choose their own Fate. I will not force them to leave. I feel that many will stay but not all.""Yes, my lady." The knight cannot hide the crimson on his face.She turns to Maur. "I will consider your suggestion to fight, but I will not promise you that I will ride out onto the field of battle like a seasoned general." She looks back at the symbol of Inanna. "I must pray for guidance. Leave me."</blockquote>

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