A catalogue of Sir Floridas's winter phase events.
◆ A justice event: The plaintiff is a sheep herder named Winnoc and the defendant is a poor farmer named Yale. The dispute: Winnoc claims Yale tried to have sex with Winnoc's sheep.
◆ Your cousin, Tomos ap Jareth, is married to a lady named Gwendolyn. They have a daughter named Briallen.
◆ Your blacksmith falls very ill with Devil's Fire (Ergotism roll 1d6 and on a 1-2 they die. No weapons can be replaced this year and armor cannot be repaired.
◆ Hermitage Event: A priest visits; a traveling friar named Elddig who offers a blessing of strength. Gain +2 to all damage rolls.
◆ Sir Clais gets married to Lady Briant, a handmaiden to your wife. And, Rhywallan seeks shelter from vengeance; he is accused of horse theft. Do you offer shelter? Yes=Check to Love (Family) and check to Honor, but -1 Loyalty (Lord). No=Check to Loyalty (Lord), -1 Love (Family) and -1 Honor. He may die if refused aid.
◆ Your neighbor, Sir Rhun of Sutton, has placed a toll on a shared trade road, reducing trade. Until this is resolved you lose £1 per year.
◆ It was a great year for your cattle. +4 Stewardship and vaccary investment doubles income.
◆ Your cousin, Crist, asks you to help them become a knight at the age of 21. He requires the full amount. Pay the full amount=Check to Love (Family) & Generous. Pay half the amount=Love (Family) & Selfish. Say No=Check to Selfish & Prudent. ◆ Your sister, Lady Siana, is accused of heresy. The church has brought charges against her. ◆ Together with the steward, you evaluate the state of the population and lands, supervising the works going on at his domain. Do you spend more time tending to the Manor (check Folk Lore or Stewardship), tending to the Troops (check Battle, Horsemanship, or a Weapon Skill) or tending to personal development (check any 3 Skills)?
◆ A son named Dilwyn is born to Siana and Calder.
◆ A justice event: The plaintiff is your wife's groom named Obie, a Christian, and the defendant is a kennel master named Arhtudd, a pagan. The dispute: Obie claims Arhtudd was blaspheming our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
◆ The land on your estate suffers heavy flooding. No construction may be started this year. 1 Temporary Lot damage.
Peace comes to Logres.
◆ The manor ploughs are old and the peasants’ tools are rusty. 1 Temporary Lot damage. Peasants gain +2 Hate (Landlord)
◆ A daughter, Felelolie , is born to Sir Anghirst and Lady Cerridwyn (not dame).
◆ Your blacksmith falls very ill with Palsy (Paralysis roll 1d6 and on a 1 they die. No weapons can be replaced this year and armor cannot be repaired.
Don't forget to apply -3 to all Stewardship rolls this year.
◆ Your neighbor (choose one that makes sense) or their son/daughter is getting married and you are invited to join the celebration. A gift is considered customary.
◆ Your stabler accidentally lames your best horse.
◆ A justice event: The plaintiff is a childhood friend named Cadoc who offers you £2 to settle for them and the defendant is a childhood friend named Eoin who offers you £1 to settle for them. The dispute: Cadoc claims Eoin tried to have sex with them.
Further:
◆ Together with the steward or wife, you evaluate the state of the population and lands, supervising the works going on at your estate. Do you spend more time tending to the Manor (check Folk Lore or Stewardship), tending to the Troops (check Battle, Horsemanship, or a Weapon Skill) or tending to personal development (check any 3 Skills)?
Sir Leolin of Chicksgrove gets married -- the friend I've been making who stood with me against Sir Rhun. I will gift him a ceremonial dagger and have a sheathe commissioned in the shape of a basilisk, so each time the dagger is sheathed, it drives down the basilisk's throat.
Don't forget to apply -3 to all Stewardship rolls this year.
◆ As you prepare for War against the Saxons, no other events seem to emerge this year. Together with your wife, you evaluate the state of the population and lands, supervising the works going on in your estate. Do you spend more time tending to the Manor (check Folk Lore or Stewardship), tending to the Troops (check Battle, Horsemanship, or a Weapon Skill) or tending to personal development (check any 3 Skills)?
◆ Sir Deian, your nephew-in-law, is rejected by his true love, Lady Anna, and has vowed never to marry.
◆ Your manor outbuildings are rundown and in need of repair. Gain 1 Temporary Lot damage.
◆ A justice event: Your cousin, Sir Crist, kills his lover, a peasant girl named Morchades, and her rumored lover, your blacksmith named Upjohn, in a fit of jealousy. The peasants demand justice.
◆ You slept soundly all year. As a result your mood is at times delightful. Check Merciful and Forgiving.
◆ You and Rhywallan are ambushed riding one day near the forests of Tisbury. Four knights claiming that they are the ones Rhywallan stole the horse from are here to enact Justice. We will play out the fight at the beginning of the next session.
◆ The peasants keep the manor roads clear and the carts well oiled. Repair 1 Temporary Lot damage automatically if you have any this year.
◆ Sir Gwalter , your cousin, asks to marry below his station to a peasant girl named Mair. Choose: Accept= Check to Just & -2 Honor. Deny= Check to Arbitrary & Cruel.
◆ Your manor is cold, damp and drafty all year, making you a little irritable at times. Check Cruel and Vengeful.
◆ Sir Calder is found dead by stabbing wounds in the forest near Barford.
