Third part of the setup for the GenCon scenario.

( Quite possibly one of the evilest things I've ever done to a PC. )

This is the second part of a 3-part intro I wrote for the Ferstaal tabletop game I ran at GenCon. It focuses entirely on Caerling because Caerling was the only character I knew was going to be in the game.

( Much imperilment below cut )

( This takes place about two weeks after the opening of Autumn Court )

Mattie Engdal had travelled to Medbobd alone, and against the wishes of friends and family. Now faced with the prospect of living as a guest at the palace for the winter, she found herself in a guestroom that was nearly the size of the entire cottage she's shared with her husband before the attack on their settlement. She felt lost and very much ( Read more... )

"You're sure? You're absolutely certain ( Read more... )

Mattie Engdal was among the last called before the King. She stepped forward, bowed deeply, and spoke in a calm and even voice of the plight of her small village on the frontier ( Read more... )

Gar Logan had spent the morning escorting various family members to and from the infirmary where they were checking on the condition of Lord Slade. Lord Stanhelm had made Logan's orders clear. He wanted Logan to stay clear of court, at least until Stanhelm had an idea of how the other nobles were reacting ( Read more... )

When the King returned from the noon meal, he called for the attention of the assembled court ( Read more... )

The traditional trumpet fanfare signalled the opening of the King's Court for business ( Read more... )

The First Sister and her staff had gone to bed early the night before, but when they awoke on Court Opening Day, they were all still tired. It had been a long and trying week, and no one could predict what would come next ( Read more... )