[D4 LE] Hosting Duties (Lord Bromley’s Solar)

[Kylie Redwyne]

Initiative: 15
Disposition: Amiable
Intrigue Defense: 10
Composure: 9

[Lord Bromley Meadows]

Bromley’s eyes flashed as his expression immediately became cold. “I suppose I cannot be surprised by your foreign friend here, but you, Lady Kylie, I expected more."

"I don’t know what you think you saw, but if you try interfere with matters so clearly beyond your station, I will have you confined to your pavilion for the remainder of the festival.” The old man’s jaw tightened, “your Lady is in no more danger here than I am, and I will not tolerate such insults upon my hospitality with a smile.”


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Initiative: Status 23
Disposition towards Kylie: Amiable (DR 3, Persuasion Modifier +1)
Disposition towards Claryssa: Dislike (DR 5, Deception Modifier +1, Persuasion Modifier -2)

Intrigue Defense: 10
Composure: 14
Special: Dutiful & Respected (Benefits, Social), opponents take -1D on Convince, Incite, Intimidate, Seduce, and Taunt Tests.

Action: Influence against Claryssa, Persuasion (Convince), +2B, -2 Disposition: 15

[GhostWolfe]

15 exceeds Claryssa's Defense.
(Will 4 * 2 degrees) - 4 Disposition = 4 Influence.
Claryssa has 2 Composure remaining, or can take 1 Frustration and have 4 Composure remaining.

[Kylie Redwyne]

Kylie bowed her head. "Forgive us both, Lord Meadows. We never meant to imply that you are anything but the kind and honorable Lord that The Reach knows you to be. Please understand, we simply desire an open conversation as I am quite frightened. I'd never seen... What I saw last night. And earlier today I was attacked. I was in a state of panic, but Claryssa convinced me to come see your Lordship and express our grave concerns. Between what Claryssa saw, and my near death..." Kylie fought back tears.


Persuasion (Charm), +2 Charisma, +1 Amiable 24

[GhostWolfe]

24 exceeds Bromley's Defense.
(5 Persuasion * 3 degrees) - 3 Disposition = 12 Influence
Bromley takes 1 Frustration and 8 Composure, with 6 remaining.

[Claryssa]

Claryssa put a hand on Kylie's shoulder before rubbing her back. "My Lady is quite shaken, knowing the truth of last night and being held at knife point today. I..." Claryssa trailed off. This man would not care about what a lowly handmaiden had to say. She couldn't expect the same treatment as Kylie. He didn't know her as the Redwynes did. She was of a lower station and needed to accept that not all nobles would be immediately accepting of her knowledge and opinions. She went back to comforting Kylie.

Assist Kylie (Persuasion), TN9 5 Fail

[Lord Bromley Meadows]

Softening slightly, "I'm sorry for your distress, but I cannot have such vulgar accusations tossed about in such a manner, by a handmaiden no less. If you truly value her service, you will teach her better manners." Truth was no shield against Status in a Lord's Keep, "you cannot understand the complexities of the situation, either of you."


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Intrigue Defense: 10
Composure: 6
Special: Dutiful & Respected (Benefits, Social), opponents take -1D on Convince, Incite, Intimidate, Seduce, and Taunt Tests.

Action: Influence against Claryssa, Persuasion (Convince), -1D Frustration, +2B, -2 Disposition: 14

[GhostWolfe]

14 exceeds Claryssa's Defense.
(Will 4 * 2 degrees) - 4 Disposition = 4 Influence

Claryssa is defeated!

Consequences: Claryssa realises that challenging her betters like this might not be as wise as she initially thought.

[Kylie Redwyne]

"There is a reason why she speaks as she does. You see, it is not just my handmaiden that sits beside me, but also my guard. I tell you this as an offer of trust and confidence in you, my Lord. Very few people even in The Arbor and Highgarden know her true purpose. My safety is her only priority. Being from Braavos, she learned quite a lot, including when something is amiss to do with deaths."

Kylie composed herself. "I hope you can trust us in return. We know Leana was murdered and Claryssa has a number of theories about what happened. We don't want to start a panic any more than you. Of this, I assure you my Lord."

"We know that she is likely to be looked at given that she is foreign and has experience with blades. We offer to let a guard you trust implicitly to question her so that it might alleviate any concerns about her."

Persuasion (Charm), + 2 Charisma, 1 Amiable 25

[GhostWolfe]

25 exceeds Bromley's Defense.
(Persuasion 5 * 4 degrees) - 3 Disposition = 17 Influence

Bromley is defeated!

Consequences: Bromley's Disposition shifts from Amiable > Friendly > Affectionate. Kylie gains +1D in future Intrigues against him.