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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Sir Kendrik" data-source="post: 1194" data-attributes="member: 123">Hello everyone,Here is the latest gripping instalment in the life and times of Sir Kendrik. It was a pretty full on session as usual.When we left our intrepid heroes they had solved the problem of the brigandry around Igham and were about to return to Clyster keep with the villains, one alive, the brutish dwarf Deckard and one deceased Hesslewhite the cunning Halfling.Lunaday 16 Fieldtoiling 1353The adventure started with the heroes approaching the gates of the keep after a weeklong journey home. Each character pleased to see the familiar sight of a place that was now home for them all. Sir Kendrik however had a sense of trepidation for what was to come. He had noticed that the Baron’s colours were flying high above the Keep, a sign that the Baron had returned from his audience with the King at the capital.As the heroes worked their way through this familiar territory, one by one characters headed to places they needed to visit. First to peel off was Br Arton who headed to the Cathedral of St Asgenar to report to his boss the Arch Deacon Br Markel. As he reported back he informed Br Markel of his misdemeanour in Hessard’s Ford. During their conversation Br Markel told Br Arton that he would be put in charge of investigating the rise in Legion activity in the Misty Isles. They also talked about the holy relic that had been taken by Caligulus and corrupted by the Necromancer.The wizard Wynn Tyr headed for the wizards’ tower to visit his master, Arturo. Arturo was pleased to see one of his most gifted students and they reminisced and caught up. During this conversation Arturo enlisted Wynn Tyr’s help with one of his new students, the rogue Cain, whom Arturo claimed seem to think that his training seemed to be unimportant to him. Arturo said that if it was anyone else he would have told him to leave but Cain seems quite gifted. Little did they know that Cain was how heading up the stairs to report also. Wynn Tyr met him as they crossed on the stairs and informed him of the new arrangement and that their first lesson would be the next day.Sir Kendrik and Callin had met the Captain of the guard. Sir Kendrik informed the captain that they had 2 prisoners that needed to be put in cells. The halfling was sent to the keep crypt and Deckard to the dungeons, Kendrik told him to make sure they were careful with him and that he is trouble. As the dwarf was lead away he gave a cold stare at Sir Kendrik. Sir Kendrik told the stable boys to lead the horse away and have them fed and watered and that the goods were to be taken to the armoury for safe keeping. At this time Callin left Sir Kendrik, and the Young knight was heading off to arrange an audience with the Baron, he meets the chamberlain inside the keep and the chamberlain explains that Sir Kendrik’s presence was required at the great hall immediately. Sir Kendrik was dreading what was to happen but he was resigned to it and followed the chamberlain to the great hall.Sir Kendrik stopped at the entrance to the great hall and waited to be announced. Seated in the middle of the hall was the Baron, Sir Brand his champion, standing to his right and behind him, his second son Sir Artor sitting nest to him and to the side watching on Lady Elanor. He was announced and a very serious sounding Baron Aldred summoned him closer. What happened next was the Baron berating the young knight for his dishonourable conduct and neglect of his duty to protect Lady Elanor. Sir Kendrik was not given any chance to speak till the Baron was finished. When Kendrik finally spoke he took full responsibility for his actions and apologised for them. He told his Baron that he had come to realise from his actions that he needed to learn that you couldn’t win every battle. When Kendrik had finished talking the Baron laid down his judgment on Sir Kendrik. He told Kendrik that he is very careful in whom he chooses to become a knight in his service. He had hoped that by making Sir Kendrik a lowly blacksmith’s son a Knight that it would send a message that anyone in Aldred’s lands could rise to nobility. He then mentioned that Sir Kendrik’s dishonourable behaviour had made him wonder if that was a good idea. He then passed judgment that Sir Kendrik be stripped of his Knighthood and all the privileges and rights that his position entailed. At this point Lady Elanor rose to her feet and ran to her ward. She fell at the Baron’s feet and begged that he reconsider. She begged that he considers that Sir Kendrik had only been a squire and a Knight for less than a year and that he was still learning his role. She was distraught and close to sobbing. The Baron told her that if she had been anyone but her, his daughter of his heart, he would have said NO, but he would do as she said. He then changed his verdict to be thus, a blood payment to Lady Elanor of 2000 Gold Marks paid directly to her dowry to be paid by Sir Kendrik at his earliest convenience. On top of that he declared that Lady Elanor could now accept new suitors. Kendrik was heartbroken but accepted his fate, the young Knight’s questing had made him a pauper but the treasure was yet to be sold and divided up. He would be able to pay in a few days. He was totally crestfallen over the fact that he couldn’t court the fair Elanor any more. His life was at its lowest ebb. Lady Elanor begged the Baron to change his mind on the courting ruling but he wouldn’t budge on that. She raised herself from her ward’s feet and left the great hall. Sir Kendrik was then dismissed. Sir Kendrik played a very low profile, rarely seen about the keep except for his daily jousting training in the morning.Marday 17 Fieldtoiling 1353The next day Wynn Tyr held his first class. He had 3 students including Cain. He was teaching them how to do simple hand movements when out of the corner of his eye he could see a mana knot developing in Cain’s hand. Unfortunately it was too late an the spell was cast, it was a very powerful bolt of light that burst out from Cain’s hands, Cain couldn’t control it and the arc of the blast widened. When the spell disappeared the other students were unconscious and Cain had dropped to one knee and was dry reaching. Cain’s first lesson was a hit! Master Arturo came in to see what happened and after being told by Cain and Wynn Tyr. Arturo told the two young wizards that Cain was a sorcerer. They needed to keep this fact quiet as sorcerers are considered witches. Arturo told Wynn Tyr to make sure Cain is trained properly and that he be tested. He feels that Cain may be fey touched and such individuals need to be encouraged. He also told Wynn Tyr privately that if Cain starts to become a liability or trouble he would need to tell Arturo so the Wizard’s council can be alerted and Cain would be stilled.Pelorday 18 Fieldtoiling 1353The next few days the characters spent doing their personal business apart from Cain and Wynn Tyr, they were busy all day identifying all the magical items the party had collected.Solday 22 Fieldtoiling 1353At the end of this the party got together to discuss which items the party would like to keep and what to sell. Kendrik was in a very surly mood and hurried things along trying to end the torture that was debating over items that had been collected in his quest after the halflings that had brought shame to him. Callin had picked up on Sir Kendrik’s short temper and foul mood and asked what was the matter. Sir Kendrik confessed that he was not interested in any of the items. He then mentioned that he was only interested in getting the money to clear his debt to the Baron. None of the characters seemed interested in Sir Kendrik’s plight and he sat back and let them deal with it agreeing with all decisions.Lonnaday 27 Fieldtoiling 1353When the items were sold and the spoils divided between the party Sir Kendrik took the blood payment and the Baron’s 10 % cut of the proceeds, which totalled over 4000 Gold Marks. The Baron was impressed at the increase to his coffers and thanked Sir Kendrik.Freeday 28 Fieldtoiling 1353More days passed and while Sir Kendrik was in the practice field he was told he had a visitor at the keep gates. It was Hedger of Bascomb, the old soldier who had guarded Br Arton and Jon while they were in the stocks. Hedger had travelled on foot from Hessard’s Ford intent on offering his services to the brash young knight who had impressed him. They chatted for a while, Sir Kendrik quizzing him on his bone fides; Sir Brand then decided to investigate this and joined the conversation. He asked Hedger who he was and why he was there. He informed Sir Brand of his intention to join Sir Kendrik. Sir Brand asked Kendrik what he thought of that and asked what he knew of this old man. Sir Kendrik hold his mentor in awe and I guess hero worships him as someone he strives to be. This makes Sir Kendrik very nervous around him and unsure of himself. He does his best to explain his thoughts and Sir Brand asks if Hedger had papers from his Lord to back up his claims, he didn’t. Sir Brand then told Kendrik it would be his decision alone and that he should remember to choose his companions wisely as he knew what his companion’s actions reflected onto the young knight. Sir Kendrik in a moment of surprising confidence informs his mentor that he learns from his mistakes and he won’t do the same mistake twice. Sir Kendrik informs Hedger that he will give him a trial.Solday 29 Fieldtoiling 1353The next day while Sir Kendrik was breaking his fast a face he was looking for since his return to Clyster appeared in front of him, head bowed and kneeling before him. It was the ranger Jon, who had come to apologise for his actions in Hessard’s Ford. Kendrik accepted his apology and offered one himself. Saying that he handled his friends’ situation badly. They chatted for a brief time and Sir Kendrik informed him that he had to collect the punishment on behalf of Sir Bascomb. Sir Kendrik asked for a fine of 50 Gold Marks. Jon being broke told him he would get it to Sir Kendrik as soon as possible. Sir Kendrik told Jon that his share of the treasure awaited him at the cathedral with Br Arton. Jon headed off to collect it.That afternoon Cain had headed out to spend some of this hard-earned money on some supplies. As he walked to the market he was grabbed and dragged to an alley. The person who had grabbed him was an old familiar face to him; it was his Uncle Rasheen, a member of the thieves’ guild. Cain and Rasheen had parted on bad terms. Cain was less than friendly at the family reunion. Rasheen had taught Cain all he knew on the roguish arts. Rasheen had a proposition to make to Cain, Cain said that he had left that part of his life behind. His uncle then told him that if wasn’t for him Cain would be still on the streets and that he owed his uncle big time. Rasheen asked him to meet him at the inn at 1st bell that night to talk about it. Cain reluctantly agreed.Sir Kendrik had organised a meeting at the same inn for a discussion and to introduce Hedger to the group. This happened and the party chatted away to the wee hours. Rasheen had entered and was waiting at the bar for Cain. The party ended about 1st bell, but some of the party stayed on, Cain waited in an alley for Rasheen to appear and the plot was divulged. Rasheen had found out about an old noble that had a fortune and was weak and was hoping to get Cain to help him rob the noble. Cain said no. His uncle said all he had to do was keep lookout across the street, Cain agreed. Before he knew it his Uncle was casting a spell and using his thieves’ tools in mid air. Rasheen and Cain then headed over to the noble’s front door. Suddenly a city guard patrol walked by. Rasheen panicked and ran thinking they were after the two of them. The Guards yelled HALT! Rasheen kept running, Cain however stayed calm and walked up to the guards. They quizzed him about why he was out so late and why his companion ran. Cain answered the guards and convinced then to let him go and headed home to the keep.End Session</blockquote>

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