Dame Marshal Morgana Lefey of Bara
Grand Duchess Maudette has sent you on a mission to inform Doze Handor that he is the bridegroom chosen by her to be her consort. The original messenger seems to have gone astray and the Doze is thought to be at his home in the depths of the Oblivian Jungle. To get there you have to cross the great River Arwyn and several days march through Stetia. Most large vessels are away carrying supplies for the Lawic Host at Agetsu so a knight was sent off to hire one. Opportunely two Faraese knights have brought two Urcas to Firmaz, one of which the ‘Sir Richard’ is designated for the Baratrean fleet. These two knights Sir Louis Cocodil and Sir Dino Rinocero fought under your command at the battle of Verreric and in fact were knighted by you! They are very willing to assist you on your mission. Their ships are going to carry more Stetian supplies to Agetsu but they do not expect these to be assembled as yet. Using your palantyte mirror you have contacted your Uncle Peron Quixano suggesting that he sends the supplies to Crujirmaz the Stetian port opposite Firmaz. He has agreed, (the second Urca the ‘Lady Abigail’ is designated for the Stetian Fleet originally to go to Merlza ) but he warns you that the Crujirmaz/Redono area is notorious for smugglers. He suspects that the locals are in league with them! It may be that they are responsible for the disappearance of Maudette’s original messenger. You may have to ‘take control of Crujirmaz’ to ensure a safe return. Once more you have been lumbered with a chaperone but this time it is Lady Anise Galette the wife of Sir Richard Nogent. She carried messages for Maudette and was your first aid attendant at the battle of Verreric. Worse you also have the notorious scold Mistress Hedkah de Vetir and the thiefess Truffa. The latter then called Neta, as cook gave your party food poisoning with dog meat stew.
You consulted with the Harbourmaster Sir Ralph Rendet from the top of his tower about sundry craft anchored on the river. “Indeed these two craft anchored ahead of us are acting somewhat unnaturally. A dwarven cog from Varadh ahead of a Thentian Lymphad both anchored by the stern as if lying in wait. Normally one would expect them to drift downriver since the wind is foul. They seek to proceed downstream else they had been facing the other way. Then those two feluccas downstream of Crujirmaz from their colours I think they are known smuggling vessels. Alas my guard boat was stolen during the civil war so I can do little. Alack we get no tolls here because all goods are smuggled! Madam Marshal those four vessels are fishing. There down on the quay is Master Mullet waiting to buy their catch. He sells them mostly at Charles.”
“Could they not be smugglers too?”
“Very likely. Fish by day and smuggle by night.”
“Since they are closer to our shore I take it they are Baratreans?”
Sir Ralph laughed “It depends on circumstances. Those do pay for the right each year as they do across in Stetia. Many of them have a wife and children on both sides! Sailors with a wife in every port!”
Lady Anise said “At least they pay for the right rather than pretend to belong to the state opposite!”
“Yes but it is for if they are challenged. Then their writs can prove they belong to the state opposite!”
“Do you get much co-operation from Crujirmaz Sir Ralph?”
“The Hidalgo has no guard boat either so no, we have little contact.”
“Well I see our steeds are almost all embarked. Come Lady Anise we must go. I doubt not that we shall have to fight our way over! We shall tell the Captains to rig the dolphins.”
“Fare you well good ladies. I shall stand guard here an you need such support as I can give.”
Since he had a springald and a couple of archers in his tower this was reassuring.
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Once you are aboard and the ‘Sir Richard’ starts poling away from the quay you see more men sprout up in all the suspect vessels. They also loose their sails preparatory to weighing their anchors. No doubt about it you are going to have to fight your way across to Crujirmaz. It will have to be the port too because the Urcas have too deep a draught to attempt mooring against the shore.
Urca Sir Richard 2 anchors, 4 grapnels, 2 dolphins, 1 Hvy Springald, 1 First aid kit.
Unicorn Hilda on deck, below 9 mounts & 1 pack horse
Hvy Springald Crew 3, 8” 4+, 16” 5+, 24” 6+, 32” 7+ Strike +1 fired every 2nd BS1 move BD 7
Admiral Sir Albert, Sir Louis Cocodil, Sir Fier Feuille, Sir Gilbert Puscule, Sergeant Neville, Sergeant Drapo, Trumpeter Pette, Lady Anise Galette, Mistress Hedkah, Miss Truffa, 2 Hobilars, 2 crossbowmen 2 engineers 2 sailors, Captain Marco = 19
Sir Albert Off, Mo 6", Fa 5/10, TR +2, SR + 1, D-5, C-4, W -3, A -2,Ob 0.8, Me +2 – 0= +2 sword st 0 Expert Sailor. Speaks Simnith, Edin, Omgano (P)
Sergeant Drapo Ind Mo 6", Fa 5/10, TR +2, SR + 1, D-5, C-4, W -3, A -1,Ob 0.8, Me +2-1 = +1 st 0 Carries standard +1 to morale on detached service. Speaks Edin, Simnith
Trumpeter Pette Fol, Mo 6", Fa 6/12, TR 0, SR + 0, D-4, C-3, W -2, A +1, Ob 1.2, Me 0 -0 = 0 sword st 0 Horn signal 48” rally music 60”
Sir Louis Cocodil Off, Mo 9"(5"), Fa 5/10 (5/10), TR -1 (+1), SR -2 (+1), D -6 (-7), C -5 (-6), W-4 (-5), A -1 (-2), Ob 1.4 (1.0), Me +2 -0 +2 = +4 sword st 0, Shield parry 7+ st 4 Speaks Simnith, Edin, Omgano reads Tengthin
Sergeant Neville Rouncey Ind, Mo 11"(6"), Fa 6/12 (6/12), TI 1TR -1 (+2), SR -2 (+1), D -5 (-5), C -4 (-4), W-3 (-3), A -1 (+1), Ob 1.0 (1.3), Me +2 -0 +2 = +4 sword st 0, Shield parry 7+ St4 carries Tinderbox Speaks Edin, Simnith
Lady Anise Off, Mo 10"(5"), Fa 7/14 (5/10), TR 0 (+1), SR -1 (+3), D -5 (-4), C -4 (-3), W-3 (-2), A 0 (+1), Ob 2.2 (1.0), Me -2 -1 +2 = -1 dagger st 0, Speaks Simnith, Edin reads Tengthin Unicorn Hilda will attack any creature on the Command "Deer!" me +3 -1 = +2 st +1
Mistress Hedkah de Vetir Perigordan, Long Gown & apron Ind Mo 5" Fa 4/8, TR 1, SR +1, D-4, C-3, W-2, Ob 0.7, Me -2 -1 = -2, knife strike -1 Align N Speaks: Edin, Simnith. Writes Tengthin. has diary. Shrewish Weakness Strongly moral will report any misdoings to Dame Melusine.E 4, I 3, M 6, G 3, I 4, L 4, D 3
Hobilar Rouncey Fol Mo 11” (6”), Fa 6/12, TI 1, TR –2 (0), SR –2 (0), D-5 (-5), C –4 (-4), W –3 (-3), A –1 (+1), Ob 1.0 (1.2), Me +1 – 1 +2 = +2 1st rd +2 spear st 0, shield parry 7+ St 4. Speaks Simnith
Med Crossbowman Fol Mo 6", Fa 6/12, TR 0, SR + 0, D-5, C-4, W -3, A +1, Ob 1.3, Me +0- 1 = -1 dagger st 0, Crossbow 5" 5+, 10" 6+, 15" 7+, 20" 8+, St -4 +1 to hit rested. 12 quarrels Fires alternate moves.
Engineer Ind Mo 5", Fa 6/12, TR +1, SR + 1, D-4, C-3, W -2, A +2, Ob 1.1, Me +0 + W Fs,
Sailor Fol Mo 5", Fa 6/12, TR +1, SR + 0, D-4, C-3, W -2, A +2, Ob 1.1, Me +0 + W Fs,
Urca Lady Abigail 2 anchors, 4 grapnels, 2 dolphins, 1 Hvy Springald, 1 First aid kit.
Unicorn Harold on deck, below 9 mounts & 1 pack horse
Hvy Springald Crew 3, 8” 4+, 16” 5+, 24” 6+, 32” 7+ Strike +1 fired every 2nd BS1 move BD 7
Marshal Morgana, Sir Dino Rinocero, Squire Gauntlet de Fistus, Sir Jean Lotine, Squire Fulque Champlite Tancred the Talker, Toxo, Miss Clarisse, Arbalister Lyd, Captain Polo, 2 crossbowmen 2 engineers 2 sailors, 2 Hobilars = 18
Dame Morgana Lea Mo 10”(6"), Fa 7/14 (6/12), TR +1 (+4), SR -1 (+3), D-6 (-5), C -5 (-4), W -4 (-3), A -1 (0) Ob 2.2 (1.0) Me +3 +1 +2 = +6 M sword Strike +2. Vinkalik parry 7+ strength 6.
Unicorn Harold will attack any creature on the Command "Deer!" Me +3 -1 = +2 st +1
3rd Level magician MPU's 2 per move, max 12. Gown Shimmer 3+ TI 4 -1 to ops in melee
Spells Smoke Screen, Revulsion, Cling, Stranger Sensing, Use Palantyr, Strike Dumb & Reverse,
Vertigo. Speaks Simnith, Edin, Kharsh (P) reads Tengthin
Has Pebble of Powani which in mouth allows breathing under water.
Sir Dino Rinocero Off, Mo 9"(5"), Fa 5/10 (5/10), TR -1 (+1), SR -2 (+1), D -6 (-7), C -5 (-6), W-4 (-5), A -1 (-2), Ob 1.4 (1.0), Me +2 -0 +2 = +4 sword st 0, Shield parry 7+ st 4 Speaks Simnith, Edin, Omgano reads Tengthin
Sir Jean Off, Mo 11"(5"), Fa 6/12 (5/10), TR -1 (+3), SR -2 (+2), D -6 (-7), C -5 (-6), W-4 (-5), A -1 (-2), Ob 1.2 (1.0), Me +2 +0 +2 = +4 sword st +0 Shield Parry 7+ st 4
1st Level magician: Cling, Detect Magic, Ignite, Quench Flame, Smoke Screen.
Speaks Simnith, Edin. Reads Tengthin
Squire Fulque Ind, Mo 11"(5"), Fa 6/12 (5/10), TR -1 (+3), SR -2 (+2), D -6 (-7), C -5 (-6), W-4 (-5), A -1 (-2), Ob 1.2 (1.0), Me +1 -1 +2 = +2 sword st +2 Shield Parry 7+ st 4
2nd Level magician: Detect Magic, Disarm, Trip, Magic Bolts,
Speaks Simnith, Edin. Reads Tengthin
If moving faster than 12” Must D10 0 falls off faster than 10” falls off on 1-.
Spells: Detect Magic, Charm Sing, Magic Bolts, Breaching Bolts, Sterilise, Odour of Sanctity,
Ease Pain, Missile deflection Zone, Shatter Glass or Pottery. First Aid Satchel
Tancred the Talker Stetian Bard Furtive 4" Rouncey
Ind Mo 11”/6", Fa 6/12, TR 1, SR +2, D-4, C-3, W-2, Ob 1.4, Me +2 -0 = +2 sword st 0, Align N , Charm CI Females +2 Dalliance D10-2 moves chatting up women
Tale telling Enthralling 4" = 6+ enthralled 8+ to escape, 2+ bear it, bored, doze or leave! Lute playing enjoyed by most. Picks locks 7+ 1st, 8+ 2nd, 9 3rd move. Has 2 sachets pepper D10 -3 rounds blinded (-4 in melee) Speaks: Edin, Simnith. Writes Tengthin
Arbalister Lyd Rouncey Fol Mo 11” (6”), Fa 6/12, TR –2 (0), SR –2 (0), D-5 (-5), C –4 (-4), W –3 (-3), A –1 (+1), Ob 1.0 (1.2), Me 0 – 0 +2 = +2 sword st 0, Speaks Edin, Simnith Crossbow 5" 5+, 10" 6+, 15" 7+, 20" 8+, St -4 +1 to hit rested. 12 quarrels Fires alternate moves
Toxo the Archer Rouncey Fol Mo 11” (6”), Fa 6/12, TR 1, SR + 0, D-5, C-4, W -3, A +1, Ob 1.2, Me +0 -0 = 0 sword st 0 longbow 6"4+, 12" 5+, 18" 6+, 24" 7+, St -3, 10 arrows. 1 Fatigue point per shot
Hobilar Rouncey Fol Mo 11” (6”), Fa 6/12, TI 1, TR –2 (0), SR –2 (0), D-5 (-5), C –4 (-4), W –3 (-3),A –1 (+1), Ob 1.0 (1.2), Me +1 – 1 +2 = +2 1st rd +2 spear st 0, shield parry 7+ St 4.
First Aid Satchel carried by Clarisse Plain bandages 30 Wound dressings 10, Jar antiseptic ointment applications 10 Jar Pain easing ointment 6, Jar burn soothing ointment 4, Box emetic pills 5 Bottle Draughts Holey water 3. Bottle Sleeping potion draughts 10.
Captain Polo Off, Mo 6", Fa 6/12, TR +2, SR + 2, D-4, C-3, W -2, A +2, Ob 1.3, Me +1 –0 = +1 st 0, Expert Sailor, Speaks Simnith, Omgano, Edin,
Med Crossbowman Fol Mo 6", Fa 6/12, TR 0, SR + 0, D-5, C-4, W -3, A +1, Ob 1.3, Me +0-1= -1 st 0 Crossbow 5" 5+, 10" 6+, 15" 7+, 20" 8+, St -4 +1 to hit rested. 12 quarrels Fires alternate moves
Engineer Ind Mo 5", Fa 6/12, TR +1, SR + 1, D-4, C-3, W -2, A +2, Ob 1.1, Me +0 + W Fs,
Sailor Fol Mo 5", Fa 6/12, TR +1, SR + 0, D-4, C-3, W -2, A +2, Ob 1.1, Me +0 + W Fs
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