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GM Craig

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RP: Horseflesh
« on: March 10, 2015, 11:54:54 AM »
The army has returned to Sarum, and is breaking up. There was no cause for celebration - the battle did not go well. Sir Amig's actions prevented the battle from being worse, and Uther held the field at the end of the day, but the battle was really inconclusive. Of your recent adventure with Powel nothing is mentioned, and you do not see the old man again.

As your surviving men pack up the camp, you look up to see Earl Rodrick approaching.  You give him a courtly bow, and he smiles at you.

"Sir Cedwyn. I have come on a business matter. I seek to quarter your magnificent horse in my pastures for the winter, in the hopes he will foal equally impressive colts from my mares. I understand this will deprive your heard of his strength, so I am willing to make recompense to you in the form of ?100."

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Re: RP: Horseflesh
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2015, 02:26:28 PM »
Cedwyn was nonplussed to say the least at the sum being bandied at him by his lord. 100 libra was so far beyond his ken, that Cedwyn just couldn't process it.

Peredur was Earl Roderick's for the asking as was his right as Cedwyn's lord. He'd have given Roderick the horse to breed for free if he'd asked, as a courtesy and in gratitude for his knighthood and opportunity to serve.

At the same time, Cedwyn was no fool and that amount of coin would do a great deal for his lands and himself. The question he asked himself was it more or less courteous to offer a lower price...or to offer Peredur as a courtesy.  Well that latter for certs, but offering a lower price. Clearly the money was set in a such a way that Cedwyn was not likely to refuse. In the end, money won over generosity. There was so much to be done at Winterbourne Stoke and this would allow it.

"My Lord Roderick. You are generous beyond compare. You honor me greatly," Cedwyn managed to say. There was a broad smile on his face as he continued, "I accept you offer. Peredur is yours to breed this season."


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Re: RP: Horseflesh
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2015, 02:46:10 PM »
Rodrick nods. "Excellent. The horse will stay here. Shall I send a chest over, or would you prefer I hold it in trust for you in Sarum?"

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Re: RP: Horseflesh
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2015, 08:37:52 PM »
"I think a chest, My Lord. I would like to put your generosity to good use."

Cedwyn could already see the orchard growing and maybe a winery as well. A larger hall...