"But only one of your sorry saps can win this little fun show." He gestures at Derrick, "It looks like, even if the Algoods didn't bring any actual knights, they brought the nearest thing to." He pulls a purse from his belt and tosses it towards Derrick, then glances to his apprentice, "Zachary, measure the man up."
House Algood earns 2 Glory.
House Dunn and House Forrester each earn 1 Glory.
Derrick, Kevan Dunn, Marqus Forrester, and Martin Tremaine may make a free challenge on Day 7, 8, or 9 for the following day.
Statistics: Posted by Rahvin — Thu Aug 31, 2017 4:57 am
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That was only the first step, of course. The next thing was convincing the beast to go along with him. Again, Martin proved that where skill lacked, patience would do, and he had enough experience riding to at least get the stubborn horse moving in the right direction.
But only reluctantly. Martin's jaw tightened as the horse only got up enough speed to land a glancing blow, although as he leaned into the impact, it nearly went down anyway. On the second pass, he struck it solidly.
The thrown rock was a bit of a surprise, but not so much of one that he wasn't able to get out of the way. Martin twisted, coming up to regard the thrower impassively. Finally, he slipped off the horse wordlessly. Done.
Statistics: Posted by Martin Tremaine — Tue Aug 29, 2017 12:39 am
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The horse they brought him wasn't Harvey, and he spent a few good moments staring it down before he tried to mount the beast. Apparently the pair had come to some agreement, as Derrick made it onto the beasts back easily.
The ride went well also, they young man setting the horse to a charge with little trouble at all.
Unfortunately Derricks first pass wasn't the best, and while he came close to stroking the target true, he was just a little off.
The second pass was much better though, proving he did have at least a little skill with spears.
The rock was easily dodged, Derrick swaying slightly in the saddle and letting the stone go flying by. Likely to the disappointment of the steward.
7 total joust points.
Statistics: Posted by Derrick — Mon Aug 28, 2017 11:56 pm
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Getting up into the saddle felt like it was his destiny, as the horse seemed to love him and his armour proved no hindrance. He sat and watched some of the others messing around in the dirt.
His charge was only average, no records would be set, but it was in the right direction and just barely fast enough to be fit for purpose. He braced the weapon...
...and obliterated the target in one solid hit! Wood exploded everywhere and he reflected that that never would have happened if they'd been using some solid Ironwood.
Unfortunately he was still grandstanding about his brilliant strike when the rock hit him, and he turned to give the steward a furious look. It didn't do any damage, his skull was too sturdy for that. It just put a dampener on an otherwise great performance.
Still, he manner to find Kevan amongst the crowd and threw him a nod, they had both done pretty well today.
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: 4d6 21 - 17 vs TN 9 = 2 degrees (Two destiny spent as discussed with Rahvin, then changed to One destiny following rules discovery
) 2 Joust points
: 4d6 11 - 9 vs 9 = 1 degree
1 Joust point
: 8d6 40 - 28 vs 9 = 4 degrees
3 Joust points
: 3d6 5 - 5 vs 9 = fail
-1 Joust point
: 3d6 11
No injury!
Total Joust points: 5
Statistics: Posted by Marqus Forrester — Mon Aug 28, 2017 7:13 pm
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This is not fitted right at all.
She sighed and walked up to the horse given to her. As she was about to charm it, she distracted herself by looking at the stands and looking for Arwyn. The Algood lady dipped her head and went straight to mounting the horse. The horse decided that it was a silly notion and trotted off, leaving Cassana clanking immediately into the dirt.
She lied there, furious, but knew that it was best to save face. The noblewoman rose to her feet with a jovial look on her face. "That was rather entertaining."
The woman managed to have someone to help her and rode with a bit more grace. She took the lance and by some miracle managed to destroy the target in a single blow.
She let out a genuine laugh and then was struck in the head by a stone bouncing off her back. Cassana took a breath and decided to hold her tongue.
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: 3d6 5 (0 Joust Points)
: 3d6 10 (1 Joust Point)
: 4d6k3 18 + 2 (Blood of the Andals) = 20 (3 Joust Points)
: 3d6 7 (-1 Joust Point)
: 3d6 13 (No Injury)
Total: 3 Joust Points
Statistics: Posted by Cassana Algood — Mon Aug 28, 2017 7:39 am
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Unfortunately, the woman was not used to full armor whatsoever. Who the hell wanted to wear this into combat? She could hardly breathe!!
: 2d6 4
Statistics: Posted by Alessia — Mon Aug 28, 2017 6:59 am
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1+1+2+1=5 points (will copy roll links later, on phone)
Statistics: Posted by Kevan Dunn — Mon Aug 28, 2017 6:36 am
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"All right, you halfwits, listen up." Plummer scans the crowd, "This here is the joust for you and your kind - the ones ain't yet become knights. Now, now - I don't want to hear whatever pitiful excuse y'might have, I'm sure I've heard 'em all afore. But how this works is you go through the course we lay out for you. Me, I grade you in this here." He nods to the tome he carries. "When all is said and done, the one whos wot do the best get my praise before Lord Ashford and, no doubt, the princes. The rest of you get squat." He laughs heartily and the apprentice chuckles along.
"And those that really impress me..." He pauses for a minute, "Well, let's just say I might just look the other way about being a knight later in the event if you were to say... come make a challenge in the big event, eh?"
He gestures to the fields, "Now - show me yer moves, eh?"
The "jouster" with the most Joust Points receives 50 gold dragons and will have a set of custom fitted set of breastplate delivered to their tent in the morning of Day 6 with their house emblem engraved on it.
The houses of the top 3 placing jousters will each receive 1 Glory.
Additionally, any jouster who ends the event with at least 5 Joust Points will be permitted a single automatic challenge attempt in the main joust, able to be used for Day 8, 9, or 10; no Status roll will be necessary for the challenge.
Statistics: Posted by Rahvin — Mon Aug 28, 2017 4:11 am
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