Retribution at Ekthalon

General Information and

Player Briefing

Background Story

Her Royal Highness, Princess Maudette, called Don Incio Fulminar into her presence. "Don Incio, am I correct in thinking that Stetia has no immediate plans for your future?"

 "Yes your Royal Highness. Peron Quixano has merely ordered me to ensure my followers do not get soft."

 "I have also been told that you seek to serve Nemeke, Magha of Just Retribution."

 "Yes, she has awarded me this enchanted dagger and I hope to advance in her esteem."

 "Then I have a task for you which could please us all. As you know, the spectre Buija gave me the names of all those involved in the murder of my mother and my stepfather, King Reginald. Three of these came from the Thieves Guild of Valles City. The late Stefan Complan freed them from prison to take part in the murders. My Chancellor, Ezzo Macchinario has made enquiries through his Ombardi Bank contacts. The thieves were Formio Futrotte, Head of the 'Thieves Guild' of Valles, Cordelia an assassiness and the thug Hedban. It is believed that it was they that stole the Kings Crown and some of the other regalia. The Grand Duke of Perigord put out a proclamation for their arrest, regarding this but they were never seen again in Valles. It was thought that they fled to Ekthalon, as there was an influx of melted down gold there, after the murder. Last year the wedding ring that Bettrys gave to Reginald was sold to Inegenio Droghiere of the Ombardi bank in Ekthalon. We have discovered that Formio Futrotte also stole the Valles 'Thieves Guild' funds. The members of this illegal organisation have also been looking for him. Ezzo has had a report that Mistress Belle Beauregard, a Procuress in the Valles Harlot's Guild, has seen Formio in the Sanctuary Stews quarter of Ekthalon. We have used the contacts of the Ombardi bank to obtain two persons able and willing to identify the three persons we wish to bring to justice. The Judge of Valles has provided death warrants for them according to the laws of Perigord and we give you one of our own."   

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Don Incio Fulminar Stetian knight hero. Plate 1,000 Florins

Off Mo 5", Fa 5/10, TR +4, SR +2, D-7, C-6, W-5, Ob 7

Me +4-1+1= +4 M dagger strike +2 Align N

Target melee parry 6+, missile 8+

Threats coercion 3. Speaks: Simnith, Kharsh Reads: Runes

Devotee of Nemeke Magha of Retribution

Don Incio Fulminar  (Overall Leader of the Mission)  You are a knight employed by Peron Quixano of Stetia with Godwin, Knull and  Smutz directly under you. The others are volunteers for this mission, which is being undertaken while you are on leave. Your own motivation is not the reward but executing justice because you are a devotee of Nemeke, Magha (Demigoddess) of just retribution. Though you carry a sword, your preferred weapon is the magic aikuchi dagger, which is a gift from the Magha. Designed for committing suicide, it has a bonus strike against yourself and will make you undead. Do not drop it on your foot! You are a gloomy somewhat bitter character with a tale of tragedy behind you. You speak almost no Edin so you will rely on the Dimini Godwin, to do the talking in this language. You have a Baratrean Passport letter and a Court Death Sentence both from Princess Maudette of Bara. 

How well these are likely to be accepted by the various authorities is open to doubt.

Godwin Forthrite hero Dimini from Delvon. 5" furtive moves 500 Florins

Off Mo 5" Fa 5/10, TR +2, SR +6, D-5, C-4, W-3, Ob 1.2

Me -1 -0 = -1 sword strike 0 Align L Tinderbox

Cloak parry, melee 6+ strength -2 to strike. Charm CI 2

Picks locks 7+ 1st, 8+ 2nd, 9 3rd move. -2 to food temptations.

Has 2 sachets pepper D10 -3 rounds blinded (-4in melee)

Speaks: Simnith, Edin, Kharsh. Reads: Runes, Tengthin

Godwin Forthrite  A dimini from Delvon, He fiercely resents anyone calling him a halving. Rightly regarded as a hero in most of your homeland, you have been fighting the enemies of Law for many years.  Most of that time you led a scouting/spying team with Knull and Smutz. Recently you had a painful and terrifying time, assisting Dame Morgana on her missions.  Now you are under Don Incio's Command and hope he is not as suicidal as Morgana. You are confident you can locate the assassins, by questioning and if it comes to picking locks, you can do that too.  

Smutz Crossbowdwarf from Neradh Heavy Armour  200 Florins

Fol Mo 5" Fa 5/10, TR +4, SR +3, D-6, C-5, W-4, Ob 0.8

Me +3 -1 = +2, axe strike +2 Align L Tinderbox

Crossbow & 8 quarrels 5" 3+, 10" 4+, 15" 5+, 20" 6+ Strike -4.

Shield parry melee 7+ missile 7+ (not when firing) strength 4

Speaks: Kazid, Simnith, Edin (P), Kharsh (P). Reads: Runes.

Weakness tobacco, D10 -3 to temptation.

Smutz crossbow dwarf   From the Dwarf Kingdom of Neradh from a lowly charcoal burning family, you have sought your fortune away fighting for the Lawic cause. For some years you, with Knull have been part of Godwin's scouting/spying squad. Your excuse for staying away from home, is the loss of two of your brothers, fighting the Chaotics. A crack shot with your crossbow, you do as you are told and let others, mainly Godwin, do the thinking. You are running low on tobacco and hear that they sell good Fayreton Leaf at a shop in the Sanctuary Stews.

Smoking is you main pleasure in life and tobacco a legitimate expense.

Miss Sanguette Perigordan Thiefess, Long gown  100 Florins

Ind Mo 6" Fa 5/10, TR 2, SR +1, D-4, C-3, W-2, Ob 1.1

Me -1 -1 = -2, dagger strike 0 Align N

Picks pockets on 6+, caught on 0. Picks Locks 8+ 1st, 9+ 2nd

Has 2 sachets pepper D10 -3 rounds blinded (-4in melee)

Charm CI 2. Speaks: Edin, Simnith. Reads Tengthin.

Weakness D10 pick rich pockets on 3-.

Miss Sanguette   A thiefess from the city of Valles in the Grand Duchy of Perigord. You are sister to Gross Marcel, present Master of the Thieves Guild of Valles. You can recognise any of the three thieves you are after. Your family has a long tradition of thieving and you have cut purses and picked pockets so long, you do it without thinking. You have had to fight your way to freedom, with your dagger several times. You agree that an example must be made of those, who stole the Thieves Guild funds. It is nice that you are being paid to do so. You also hope to pick up a trifle or two along the way. You trust your colleague Baptiste as you would any other worthless thieving rat.

 South party

Sir Carlo Cornacchio Faraese knight. Plate  1,000 Florins

Off Mo 5", Fa 5/10, TR +2, SR +1, D-7, C-6, W-5, Ob 7

Me +2 -0 = +2 Sword strike 0 Align N

Speaks: Omgano, Edin, Simnith, Reads: Tengthin 

Weakness Dalliance D10-4 moves chatting up women

Sir Carlo Cornacchio   A recently dubbed knight from Faralon city in Fara.  You were recruited to Dame Morgana's force, in the recent war, to fight the usurper Basylt Devisage as a squire. Princess Maudette dubbed you knight for your services. You are in no hurry to return to Faralon, as a shotgun marriage awaits you there. You have a roving eye for pretty women. You claim to be seeking a fortune, before you return to your fiancée, Miss Renata Saddlemaker. Don Incio has said that he can employ you fighting on the Narchad border, so you are helping him. You will welcome any profit you can get, from this adventure.

Lady Willow Fitz-Wordley Narchadian, Long Gown  500 Florins

Off Mo 5", Fa 5/10, TR +2, SR +4, D-4, C-3, W-2, Ob 0.9

Me -2 - 0 = -2  magic dagger strike +2 Align N Tinderbox.

Charm CI 3, 2nd Level magician 2MPU per move max 8

Charm Person, Detect Magic, Smoke Screen, Smoke Screen

Magic Bolt, Breaching Bolt, Strike Dumb & Reverse.

Speaks: Kharsh, Simnith, Edin, Omgano (P).

Reads: Runes & Tengthin.

Lady Willow Fitz-Wordley Narchadian Sorceress and half sister to Dame Morgana you are an Adventuress at heart, having run from home after a quarrel about a man with your other half-sister, Indebida. You were amante to first a jewellery merchant and then the Captain of the Guard of Sumeer. You were forced to flee with Dame Morgana and her party, after the trouble they caused in Sumeer. You have found the Court of Princess Maudette, too straight-laced for your liking. So you are aiding Don Incio, as a good opportunity to escape from it. You are very aware that the use of magic by Non-members of the Church of Eru, is a potentially capital offence here.

You are carrying Princess Maudette's 'Sentence of Death' for the assassins. 

Knull Fimbrii Warrior Limuran, Lightly clad. Furtive 6"  200 Florins

Fol Mo 7", Fa 8/16, TR +4, SR 0, D-4 C-3, W-2, Ob 1.6

Me +3 -1 = +2 magic 2H sword strike +6 Align N +2 spotting traps

Speaks: Washa, Simnith (P), Edin (P). Tinderbox & Grapnel rope

Weakness Hates Chaotics D10 5+ not to insult.

Knull, Fimbrii Warrior from Limura (The Fimbrii come from the Fimbrethin Forest) since Chaotics killed your wife Voydh and most of your tribe, you have been seeking revenge. Your aim is to take 57 left ears from enemies you have killed. So far you have 38 ears or substitutes. Wanting action, you were glad when Godwin Forthrite took you on his spying and scouting missions. You took your magic two-handed sword, from a big chief of the enemy. Godwin Forthrite has told you that these people Don Incio is after, are so bad, they count as chaotics. You loathe being amongst buildings and dislike city people. You have little confidence in Sir Carlo or Willow but feel you have no option but to follow them.

Baptiste Buche Perigordan Thief, Medium, Furtive 4"  100 Florins

Ind Mo 6", Fa 6/12, TR 0, SR +1, D-5, C-4, W-3, Ob 1.1

Me +1 -1 = 0 dagger strike 0, Align N , +2 to spotting building traps

Loose Coat parry, melee 7+, strength -2 to strike. Has grapnel rope.

 Picks locks 6+ 1st, 7+ 2nd, 8+ 3rd 9+ 4th. Speaks: Edin, Simnith.

Baptiste Buche   A thief from the city of Valles in the Grand Duchy of Perigord when Gross Marcel decided someone should go with his sister Sanguette to avenge the theft of the Guilds treasure, you drew the short straw. You like Sanguette can recognise all the three thieves. An expert burglar, you are not too keen on violence.  You are pleased to be paid to take part in this mission but wonder if it is worth the risk. As insurance you are wearing medium armour and a loose robe. You will keep your eyes peeled for any pickings along the way. You also hope to buy a few drinks, with this liberally bestowed expenses money.  

The Card Abbreviations

Off = Officer, Ind = Independent, Fol = Follower, Mo = Move rate,

Fa = Fatigue Tired/Exhausted, TR = Terror Resistance, SR = Spell Resistance,

D-n = Death margin, C-n = Crippled margin, W-n = Wound margin,

Ob n = Easy Jump dist, Me = Melee combined basic & weapon. St = Weapon Strike.

TC n = Terror Coercion value, CI n = Charm Influencing value.

 

Don Incio Fulminar Stetian knight hero. Plate armour

Off Mo 5", Fa 5/10, TR +4, SR +2, D-7, C-6, W-5, Ob 7

Me +4-1+1= +4 M dagger strike +2 Align N

Target melee parry 6+, missile 8+

Threats coercion 3

Speaks: Simnith, Kharsh Reads: Runes

Devotee of Nemeke Magha of Retribution

 

Godwin Forthrite hero Dimini from Delvon. 5" furtive moves

Off Mo 5" Fa 5/10, TR +2, SR +6, D-5, C-4, W-3, Ob 1.2

Me -1 -0 = -1 sword strike 0 Align L Tinderbox

Cloak parry, melee 6+ strength -2 to strike. Charm CI 2

Picks locks 7+ 1st, 8+ 2nd, 9 3rd move.

Has 2 sachets pepper D10 -3 rounds blinded (-4in melee)

Speaks: Simnith, Edin, Kharsh. Reads: Runes, Tengthin

 

Smutz Crossbowdwarf from Neradh Heavy armour

Fol Mo 5" Fa 5/10, TR +4, SR +3, D-6, C-5, W-4, Ob 0.8

Me +3 -1 = +2, axe strike +2 Align L Tinderbox

Crossbow & 8 quarrels 5" 3+, 10" 4+, 15" 5+, 20" 6+ Strike -4.

Shield parry melee 7+ missile 7+ (not when firing) strength 4

Speaks: Kazid, Simnith, Edin (P), Kharsh (P). Reads: Runes.

Weakness tobacco, D10 -3 to temptation.

 

Miss Sanguette Perigordan Thiefess, Long gown

Ind Mo 6" Fa 5/10, TR 2, SR +1, D-4, C-3, W-2, Ob 1.1

Me -1 -1 = -2, dagger strike 0 Align N

Picks pockets on 6+, caught on 0. Picks Locks 8+ 1st, 9+ 2nd

Has 2 sachets pepper D10 -3 rounds blinded (-4in melee)

Charm CI 2

Speaks: Edin, Simnith. Reads Tengthin.

Weakness D10 pick rich pockets on 3-

 

Sir Carlo Cornacchio Faraese knight. Plate armour

Off Mo 5", Fa 5/10, TR +2, SR +1, D-7, C-6, W-5, Ob 7

Me +2 -0 = +2 Sword strike 0 Align N

Speaks: Omgano, Edin, Simnith, Reads: Tengthin 

Weakness Dalliance D10-4 moves chatting up women

 

Lady Willow Fitz-Wordley Narchadian, Long Gown

Off Mo 5", Fa 5/10, TR +2, SR +4, D-4, C-3, W-2, Ob 0.9

Me -2 - 0 = -2  magic dagger strike +2 Align N Tinderbox.

Charm CI 3, 2nd Level magician 2MPU per move max 8

Charm Person, Detect Magic, Smoke Screen, Smoke Screen

Magic Bolt, Breaching Bolt, Strike Dumb & Reverse.

Speaks: Kharsh, Simnith, Edin, Omgano (P). Reads: Runes,

& Tengthin.

 

Knull Fimbrii Warrior Limuran, Lightly clad. Furtive 6"

Fol Mo 7", Fa 8/16, TR +4, SR 0, D-4 C-3, W-2, Ob 1.6

Me +3 -1 = +2 magic 2H sword strike +6 Align N

+2 spotting woodland traps, has Grapnel rope.

Speaks: Washa, Simnith (P), Edin (P). Tinderbox.

Weakness Hates Chaotics D10 5+ not to insult.

 

Baptiste Buche Perigordan Thief, Medium armour, Furtive 4"

Ind Mo 6", Fa 6/12, TR 0, SR +1, D-5, C-4, W-3, Ob 1.1

Me +1 -1 = 0 dagger strike 0, Align N

Loose Coat parry, melee 7+, strength -2 to strike.

+2 spotting building traps, has grapnel rope.

 Picks locks 6+ 1st, 7+ 2nd, 8+ 3rd,  9+ 4th.

Speaks: Edin, Simnith.  

Sentence of Death

We Princess Maudette, by the wish of King Reginald Grand Duchess of Bara, do hereby pass sentence of Death upon the following three persons. This for their part in the regicide of the said King Reginald and the foul murder of our mother Queen Bettrys. These felons are:

Master Formio Futrotte of Valles.

Master Hedban, son of Miss Beulah of Valles.

Miss Cordelia, daughter of Miss Leah of Valles.

We enjoin all our subjects to put this sentence into effect.

   Maudette G.D.

Death Warrant

Formio Futrotte of Valles, for the theft of one silver goblet, two silver platters and divers other goods from Master Louis Teinturier, merchant of Valles.

Decreed in Absentia by Judge Tancred Meuslin, on behalf of his Blessed Grace Bertrans Fitzborne, Grand Duke of Perigord. Whosoever carrieth this sentence, worketh for the Lawkeeping and wellbeing of his Graces domain.

                    This 14th 9th Moon 706ATN 

                                                          Tancred Meuslin

  

Death Warrant

Miss Cordelia, bastard daughter of Leah the Harlot. For the strangling with an arras cord Flasquette the chambermaid of Master Gerald Ortie of Valles.

Decreed in Absentia by Judge Tancred Meuslin, on behalf of his Blessed Grace Bertrans Fitzborne, Grand Duke of Perigord. Whosoever carrieth this sentence, worketh for the Lawkeeping and wellbeing of his Graces domain.

                    This 14th 9th Moon 706ATN

                                                           Tancred Meuslin

 

 

Death Warrant

Hedban, bastard son of Beulah the Harlot, for the malicious wounding, to wit the breaking the arm of Squire Raoul de Mains of an honoured Perigordan family. Also for the murder of a boy of unknown parentage in Valles.

Decreed in Absentia by Judge Tancred Meuslin, on behalf of his Blessed Grace Bertrans Fitzborne, Grand Duke of Perigord. Whosoever carrieth this sentence, worketh for the Lawkeeping and wellbeing of his Graces domain.

                    This 14th 9th Moon 706ATN

                                                           Tancred Meuslin

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