Samuel Longwell

[Samuel Longwell]

Samuel Longwell Appearance Race: Human Gender: Male Age: 31 Birthday: Day 4, Winter, Year 485 Birthplace: Syliras Appearance: Weighing 230lbs and standing at a height of 6'3''. Samuel is a large man who is well suited to combat. Samuel keeps his hair short, and has a slightly untidy beard. His face generally looks fairly severe, but he has a generous smile when amused. Samuel has several scars from training and fights, most notably a large, long scar on his back. Syliras: Usually in full plate, armed with longsword, shortbow, dagger, shield. Endrykas: Usually dressed in camouflage armour, armed with a multitude of weapons. Character Concept Honest, hard-working and with a strong moral code, Samuel is well-suited to being a Knight. When off duty or among those of the order Samuel is approachable and quick to laugh, enjoying the company of others immensely. On duty, another side of Samuel can be seen. Although still good-natured, at the first sign of trouble Samuel becomes stern and uncompromising, ensuring that the law is upheld. Committed to his work, and a true believer in the cause, Samuel believes that it his duty to help those less fortunate than himself. However, Samuel has a fierce temper and although he strives to control himself, he is not always successful. He hates slavery above all else, with a zeal and passion that some find disturbing. Murderers, slavers and rapists are quick to feel his wrath. He is also occasionally struck by bouts of intense sadness, his usually submerged grief bubbling to the surface. His worst tempers and most painful lows are usually prompted by horrific nightmares, where he relives the worst moment of his life in vivid detail. Samuel enjoys helping others to learn to fight. He wishes to one day have his own squire and instil in them the values of the Knighthood. Samuel is a religious man, with Yahal being the foremost deity he worships. Samuel strives to remain pure and follow Yahal in all that he does. Being a knight he also worships Sylir, though not as passionately as he does Yahal. He also has a strong respect for Tyveth. Character History Samuel is the third generation of his family that has contained a Syliran Knight, his mother's parents were Drykas who joined the order after a tragedy befell them in the Grasslands. However Samuel has very little knowledge of the Drykas culture, the only thing he has picked up is a decent understanding of his grandparents' native tongue. Samuel spent his early life in Syliras, growing up around knights and serving as a page. Samuel became a squire at age 13, serving under a low level Knight for several years. He was a laid back and easy going squire, who loved to spar with his fellow squires and hone the skills of a knight. When he was 21 he was given his knightly quest and became a Knight. Since then Samuel has honed his skills, wishing to become a better peace-bringer. In the year 515, a close friend of Samuel's was killed by slavers and it took him a while to recover. His faith is one of the few things that kept him from losing control, but the event has had a serious affect on his psyche. Although still generally laid back, people who knew him before notice his temper flares much quicker now. Permanent Injuries On really cold and/or rainy days Samuel will feel stiffness in his (left) shoulder and leg. This is a result of this thread. The injury to his shoulder was more severe and therefore becomes stiff much more quickly.

[Samuel Longwell]

Language Fluent Language: Common Basic Language: Pavi Skills   Novice Skill EXP Total Proficiency Acrobatics +1 1 Novice Animal Husbandry +2 +1 +2 5 Novice Bodybuilding +1 +1 +1 3 Novice Brawling +1 +2 3 Novice Construction +3 +1 +4 8 Novice Cooking +2 +2 4 Novice Copying +2 2 Novice Foraging +1 +1 2 Novice Horsemanship 5@SP +1 +1 +1 +2 +2 +1 13 Novice Hunting +2 +3 +2 7 Novice Intimidation +1 +2 +2 5 Novice Investigation +1 +1 2 Novice Land Navigation +1 1 Novice Logic +1 +1 2 Novice Medicine +1 +2 +1 4 Novice Meditation 5@SP +3 +3 +1 +1 +1 +2 16 Novice Negotiation +1 +1 +1 +1 4 Novice Persuasion +1 +1 2 Novice Philosophy +1 +1 +1 +2 5 Novice Planning +1 +1 +1 +1 4 Novice Politics +1 1 Novice Prayer +1 +1 +2 4 Novice Rhetoric +1 +2 5 Novice Running +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +2 +1 +1 +1 10 Novice Shopping +1 1 Novice Stealth +2 +3 +3 8 Novice Storytelling +1 1 Novice Tactics +2 +2 +1 +2 +1 +1 +1 +1 +2 +2 +2 17 Novice Tracking +2 +1 +4 +2 9 Novice Trapping +1 +1 +1 3 Novice Unarmed Combat +2 +2 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +2 +2 +1 +2 +5 +1 22 Novice Weapon: Dagger +2 +1 +1 +2 +1 +1 +1 9 Novice Wilderness Survival(Forest) +1 +5 +1 +1 8 Novice Writing +2 2 Novice   Competent Skill EXP Total Proficiency Endurance +3 +2 +1 +5 +4 +1 +1 +1 +3 +2 +1 +3 +1 +2 +4 +1 +3 38 Competent Leadership +2 +3 +1 +2 +5 +1 +2 +2 +3 +3 +3 27 Competent Observation +1 +4 +2 +2 +3 +2 +4 +2 +2 +1 +2 +5 +1 +2 +2 +2 +2 +3 +1 +1 44 Competent Riding: Horse 15@RB 5@SP +1 +2 +5 +2 +5 +2 +1 +3 41 Competent Socialisation +3 +5 +1 +1 +2 +2 +5 +1 +2 +1 +4 +1 +3 +1 32 Competent Teaching +1@SXP +2 +2 +5 +1 +1 +1 +5 +2 +3 +4 +5 32 Competent Weapon: Longsword 10@SP +3 +2 +1 +3 +2 +2 +3 +1 +1 +2 +2 +2 +1 +3 38 Competent Weapon: Shield 15@SP +2@SXPWinter 516 +3 +2 +3 +1 +1 +2 +3 +2 +3 +1 +3 +3 44 Competent Weapon: Shortbow 10@SP +2@SXPSummer 516 +1@SXPFall 516 +3 +1 +3 +1 +5 +1 +3 +1 +2 +1 34 Competent Shield Points Shield Points Total +1 +3 +3 +5 +4 +4 +4 +8 +6 +2 +11 +3 +2 +2 +2 +7 +3 +2 +3 75 Lores   Combat Shortbow: Accounting range and drop Simple exercise: Shield bash, slash right, shield bash, slash left Tactics: Use the terrain to your advantage Tactics: Don't underestimate opponents Throwing a shield Some people fight dirty Archery: Allowing for the wind Shortbow: Speed Sacrifices Accuracy Small Spaces Restrict Sword Swipes Longsword Technique: Diagonal Forward Slash Longsword Technique: Horizontal Forward Slash Shield Technique: Shield Bash Unarmed Combat Technique: Side Kick to the Knee to Disable Opponent Unarmed Combat Technique: Jabs Shortbow Technique: Proper Footing Shortbow Training Technique: Speed Firing Dagger Technique: Throwing Overhand Dagger Technique: Do not overextend when pulling back to throw Tactics: Throwing shield provides a distraction but can leave one defenceless. Unarmed Combat: Disarming a man grabbing an opponent's wrist Unarmed Combat: Immobilizing an opponent with a foot to the back of their knees Brawling: sword and shield to distract from knee Unarmed Combat: Grappling a swordsman Archery: Horseback arc of fire Archery: Horse's movement makes aiming hard Armoured fists pack a punch Losing a sword stuck in a corpse Angle of attack matters Armour: Plate mail is a noisy armour Armour: Stab through the gaps Armour: Slows you down Tactics: Attacking from two sides can confuse your opponent Longsword: Swordplay is different when on horseback Fighting while fatigued Shield: Not just for defence Lore of Polearms: Better for Mounted Combat Lore of Camouflage: Trees Conceal Friend and Foe Lore of Yukmen: Travel in Packs Lore of Tactics: Distract the Enemy Lore of Combat: It's Easy to Get Separated From Your Weapons Lore of Yukmen: Will Spread if Undefeated Lore of Yukmen: Dirty Fighting Monsters Tactics: Yelling to distract an opponent Tactics: Utilising greater mobility.   Wild Armour: Not suitable for hunting in Tracking: Deer tracks Tracking: Mud makes tracks easy to see Backtracking to find a way out Survival: water, shelter, fire Starting a fire from scratch Haste smothers a fire Shelter: build around a tree Thicker roof sheds water better Wilderness Survival: boil water before using Trapping: making a simple snare Stealth: how to walk quietly Tracking: squirrel tracks Skinning a bear Mauled carcass = unsellable Tracking: Using Concentric Circles to Locate More Hints Tracking: Footprint is Larger for Male Humans Hunting: Carry Arrows on the Hip for Easy Access Hunting: Ears are More Useful Than Eyes in Forests Stealth: Low and Slow are Important Stealth is More Difficult When Carrying Weight Wolves hunt in packs Wilderness Survival: putting up a tent Lore of Stealth: Dismounting is Noisy Trapping: Getting a noose to hang at the correct height.   People Ferrin: A squire Ferrin: Better than he looks Cuiro: A hunter Cuiro: Dislikes knights Garland: A Skilled Squire Irathia: Troubled Squire Irathia's story about her berserker blackouts Calyna: a massuese at Soothing Waters Kevith: Owns of the Rearing Stallion Faircroft's necklace: Many sigils. Alexander Faircroft: Tall for a squire Alexander Faircroft: Carries quite a bit of weaponry. Alexander Faircroft: Quick on his feet Alexander Faircroft: Follower of Priskil mainly Alex Faircroft: dual wields bastard swords Billy: a lost boy Billy: ran away Intarus Molora: one-armed hunter Slavers killed Samuel's best friend Dan: Tiaden Warhorse Dan: 18 hands tall Dan: From good stock Dan: Originally called Socks because of his colouring Michael Kyber: Ser Mortmer's Squire Michael Kyber: Asks intelligent questions Dan: A strong companion Vantha: Physical Traits Vantha: Follows Morwen Irathia: Looks better Lore of Squire Michael: Won't Ignore a Direct Order Vantha: Unfairly Persecuted Dove Brown: Young farmer Dove Brown: Has a problem with knights? Self: Hard work induces a temper Drykas: Can be suspicious of outsiders Jonas: Young Drykas student Ashka: Young Drykas Woman Ashka: Willing to help teach Pavi Ashka: Eager to learn Dan: Eventually instinct trumps conditioning Hansel: Took severe injuries while fighting Yukmen.   Religion Lore of Religion: Yahal Lore of Yahal: He Does Not Abandon Me Lore of Yahal: Followers Must Have Faith in Themselves Lore of Meditation: Focus on Outside Forces Lore of Meditation: Read Yahal's Words First Lore of the Penita Scrolls: Calming Words Meditation: Taking slow deep breaths Meditation: Focusing on Yahal Meditation: Useful for Managing Emotions Morwen: What a Morwen mark looks like Prayer Can be Winding or Steady Philosophy: Better to Hold On to Good Memories Than the Last Philosophy: Non-violent Solutions are Better   Other Skills Lore of Writing: Too Much Ink Makes Spots Lore of Copying: Cross Out Errors Lore of Copying: A Relaxing Activity Lore of Endurance: Lift With the Legs Lore of Endurance: Breaks Are Necessary Lore of Endurance: Lifting Above the Head is Harder Cooking: a broth of dried meat and greens Cooking: fresh meat on sticks over a fire Running: Armor is Too Heavy Riding without reins Always look after your horse Observation: Hearing the hint of fear in another's voice Running to build up stamina Riding: Emergency Stop Riding: Sitting back in the saddle to slow a horse down Riding: The freedom that lies in speed Riding: Uneven Ground can knock you off balance Riding: Grabbing reins while falling will change your course Riding: Correcting course Riding: Training can be technical and boring Riding: Ride with your whole body, not just your hands Medicine: Exercise makes wounds bleed more Teaching: Sometimes it's difficult to explain ideas Lore of Medicine: Lack of Oxygen Makes One Dizzy Lore of Medicine: Bind Bleeding Wounds Tightly...But Not Too Tight Lore of Medicine: Mistakes Can be Fatal Subterfuge: Lying is Easier if You Don't Know the Truth Persuasion: Convincing Someone to Calm Down Tactics: Distract for a Getaway Endurance: Heat makes every task harder Teaching: Sometimes respect must be earned Teaching: Sparring to highlight weaknesses Teaching: Giving compliments where they are due Teaching: Making a student feel at ease Teaching: Demonstrate Methods Teaching: Finding the right pace for a student   Knightly History of the Syliran Knights Not everyone respects the knights Lore of Squires: Firm Discipline Required Lore of Leadership: Competition Makes Work Easier Lore of Leadership: Giving Direct Orders Clears Confusion Leadership: Lead by Example Lesson: Moving a squire around to get them learn the ropes faster Self blame puts others in danger Helping others is a rewarding experience Philosophy: We're not just about violence Lore of Leadership: Know the Strengths of Your Team Lore of Philosophy: Magic is a Tool, Just Like Weapons Cowardice is not acceptable Intimidation: A cracking voice spoils the effect Protecting people is more important than catching thieves Knights' Mission: Strengthen the bond with the Drykas Honour means helping even those you don't like.   Locations Location: Stone Gardens Location: Fighting Pits Location: The Temple of All Gods   Misc Revenge is Not Justice Monsters in the Fog: 7 Foot tall and twisting Monsters from the Shadows are stronger than they look Life goes on, fog or no fog The taste of blood Unpleasant training builds character Summer 1st, 517: The day Syliras closed its gates to outsiders Nagging Thought: Syliras in fear of mass starvation?

[Samuel Longwell]

Possessions Possessions : Tiaden Warhorse 1 Set of Clothing -Simple Shirt -Simple Pants -Simple Undergarments -Simple Cloak -Simple Boots 1 Set of Camouflage Armour 1 Waterskin 1 Copy of the Penita Scrolls 1 Blank Book (Beginning of the Penita scrolls) 2 Quills 1 Vial of black ink 1 Hunting Knife 1 Dagger 1 Military Saddle 1 Large Riding Quiver (Holds 30 arrows) 1 Four Person Tent 1 Set of Large Saddlebags 1 Bit and Bridle 1 Cold Iron Longsword 1 Composite Shortbow 60 Shortbow arrows 1 Quiver 1 Bedroll 1 Whetstone 4 Torches 1 Winter Blanket 1 Preserving Kit 3lbs Corned Beef 3lbs Dried Apples 1 Backpack which contains: -Comb (Wood) -Brush (Wood) -Soap -Razor -1 eating knife -Flint & Steel Heirloom: Large Steel Shield, bought for him by his parents when he became a squire. Housing Location: Endrykas Accomodation: Four person tent, set up on the outskirts of the diamond clan. Ledger Purchase Cost Total Starting +100 GM 100 GM Penita Scrolls (Holy text) -40 GM 60 GM Blank book, 2 Quills, Vial of ink -4 GM 1SM 55 GM 9 SM LE Summer 516 AV (Knight) -45 GM 10 GM 9 SM Hunting Knife -5 SM 10 GM 4 SM Soothing Waters Tip -2 GM 8 GM 4 SM Summer 516 Wages +364 GM 372 GM 4 SM Hunting Lessons -7 GM 365 GM 4 SM Camouflage Armour -50 GM 315 GM 4 SM Dagger -2 GM 313 GM 4 SM LE Fall 516 AV (Knight) -45 GM 268 GM 4 SM Fall 516 Wages +364 GM 632 GM 4 SM Money for Alex -12GM 4SM 620 GM Tiaden Warhorse -300 GM 320 GM LE Winter 516 AV (Knight) -45GM 275 GM Winter 516 Wages +368 GM 643 GM Endrykas SuppliesMilitary saddle 20gm, Large Riding Quiver (Holds 30 arrows) 32gm, Four Person Tent 10gm, Saddlebags Large 8gm, Bit and Bridle 2gm, Cold Iron Longsword 45gm, Composite Shortbow 75 gm, Shortbow arrows (60) 3gm, Quiver 20gm, Bedroll 1sm, Whetstone 2cm, Torches (4) 8cm, Winter Blanket 5sm, Preserving Kit 5gm -220 GM 7 SM 422 GM 3 SM LE Spring 517 (Knight) -45GM 377 GM 3SM 3lbs Corned Beef -10GM 367 GM 3SM 5lbs Dried Apples -5 GM 362 GM 3 SM LE Summer 517 -135 GM 227 GM 3 SM Summer 517 Wages +819 GM 1046 GM 3 SM 2 Luvanor Grassland Hunters (1 Trained, 1 Young) -57 GM 989 GM 3 SM LE Fall 517 -135 GM 854 GM 3 SM

[Samuel Longwell]

Thread List Flashbacks : Going Through the Motions - Training 4th Spring, Year 499 Experience: 3exp longsword, 3exp shortbow, 3exp shield, 2exp tactics, 3exp endurance. Lores: Shortbow: Accounting range and drop, Simple exercise: shield bash, slash right, shield bash, slash left, Tactics: Use the terrain to your advantage. Shield Points: +1 Training in Discomfort - Training 27th Summer, Year 499 Experience: Weapon(Longsword) +2, Weapon(Shield) +1, Unarmed Combat +2, Endurance +1, Weapon(Shortbow) +1, Weapon(Dagger) +2 Lores: Longsword Technique: Diagonal Forward Slash, Longsword Technique: Horizontal Forward Slash, Shield Technique: Shield Bash, Unarmed Combat Technique: Side Kick to the Knee to Disable Opponent, Unarmed Combat Technique: Jabs, Shortbow Technique: Proper Footing, Shortbow Training Technique: Speed Firing, Dagger Technique: Throwing Overhand, Dagger Technique: Do not overextend when pulling back to throw Shield Points: +4 A Wild Experience - Wilderness survival 15th Fall, Year 499 Experience: Horsemanship 1, Animal Handling 1, Riding (Horse) 2, Wilderness Survival 5, Leadership 1, Construction 1, Foraging 1, Negotiation 1, Trapping 1, Butchering 1, Cooking 2, Observation 2. Lores: Survival: water, shelter, fire, Starting a fire from scratch, Haste smothers a fire, Shelter: build around a tree, Thicker roof sheds water better, Wilderness Survival: boil water before using, Trapping: making a simple snare, Cooking: a broth of dried meat and greens, Cooking: fresh meat on sticks over a fire Horse Archer - Training 72nd Spring, Year 500 Experience: Horsemanship 1, Riding (horse) 5, Weapon: shortbow 5, Animal Husbandry 2, Observation 2. Lores: Riding without reins, Archery: Horseback arc of fire, Archery: Horse's movement makes aiming hard, Always look after your horse. Dead Leaf - Social 60th Fall, Year 501 A Time For Quiet - Introspection 31st Winter, Year 515 Experience: Meditation: +3, Writing: + 2, Copying: + 2. Lores:Revenge is Not Justice, Lore of Yahal: He Does Not Abandon Me, Lore of Yahal: Followers Must Have Faith in Themselves, Lore of Writing: Too Much Ink Makes Spots, Lore of Copying: Cross Out Errors, Lore of Copying: A Relaxing Activity, Lore of Meditation: Focus on Outside Forces, Lore of Meditation: Read Yahal's Words First, Lore of the Pentia Scrolls: Calming Words Summer 516 AV : Bashing Shields - Sparring 5th Summer Experience: Observation 1, Weapon: Shield 2, Weapon: Longsword 2, Unarmed Combat 2, Tactics 2, Endurance 2, Teaching 2. Lores: Tactics: Don't underestimate opponents, Ferrin: A squire, Ferrin: Better than he looks, Throwing a shield, Some people fight dirty. Shield points: +3 A Long Ride-Travelling to Mithryn Oupost 19th Summer Experience: Animal Husbandry 2, Land Navigation 1, Wilderness Survival (Forest) 1, Horsemanship 1, Riding 1, Observation 4, Endurance 1, Socialisation 3, Weapon: Longsword 1, Investigation 1, Logic 1, Politics 1, Acrobatics 1, Stealth 2, Bodybuilding 1, Tracking 2, Weapon: Shortbow 1, Hunting 2. Lores: Cuiro: A hunter, Cuiro: Dislikes knights, Armour: Not suitable for hunting in, Tracking: Deer tracks, Archery: Allowing for the wind, Tracking: Mud makes tracks easy to see, Backtracking to find a way out, Not everyone respects the knights. Shield Points: +3. Gonna Build a House- Helping with the rebuilding efforts 20th Summer Experience: Construction +3, Endurance +5, Leadership +2, Running +1, Planning +1. Lores: Lore of Endurance: Lift With the Legs, Lore of Squires: Firm Discipline Required, Lore of Leadership: Competition Makes Work Easier, Lore of Endurance: Breaks Are Neccesary, Lore of Endurance: Lifting Above the Head is Harder, Lore of Leadership: Giving Direct Orders Clears Confusion. Shield Points: +5. (Travels back) 21st Summer Anger Issues - Introspection/Social 27th Summer Experience: Meditation: 3, Prayer: 1, Observation: 2, Socialization: 5, Teaching: 5, Planning: 1, Storytelling: 1, Endurance: 1. Lores: Location: Stone Gardens, Meditation: Taking slow deep breaths, Irathia: Troubled Squire, Teaching: Making a student feel at ease, Meditation: Focusing on Yahal, Irathia's story about her berserker blackouts Shield Points: +4 Acrobatic Bladework - Training 37th Summer Bows and Brawn-Training 51st Summer Experience: Weapon: Shortbow + 3, Endurance +4, Running +1, Teaching +2, Leadership +3, Shield: +3, Weapon: Shortsword +3 Lores: Leadership: Lead by Example, Shortbow: Speed Sacrifices Accuracy, Garland: A Skilled Squire, Small Spaces Restrict Sword Swipes, Running: Armor is Too Heavy Shield Points:+4 Fall 516 AV : Flight of the Doe - Hunting 4th Fall Experience: Negotiation 1, Socialisation 1, Stealth 3, Tracking 4, Trapping 1, Hunting 3, Butchery 2, Endurance 3, Weapon: Shortbow 3, Running 2, Weapon: Longsword 1, Bodybuilding 1, Weapon: Dagger 1. Lores: Stealth: how to walk quietly, Intarus Molora: one-armed hunter, Tracking: deer tracks, Tracking: squirrel tracks, Skinning a bear, Mauled carcass = unsaleable Training by Fist - Sparring 13th Fall Experience: Socialization +1, Endurance +1, Running +1, Tactics +1, Weapon(Shield) +1, Unarmed Combat +1, Teaching +1 Lores: Tactics: Throwing shield provides a distraction but can leave one defenseless. Fog and Fear - Patrol 14th Fall Experience: Observation 4, Tracking 1, Socialisation 5, Leadership 5, Weapon: Shield 2, Persuasion 1, Tactics 1, Unarmed Combat 1, Brawling 2, Weapon: Dagger 1, Weapon: Longsword 1, Weapon: Shortbow 1, Meditation 1, Wilderness Survival 1, Foraging . Lores: Life goes on, fog or no fog, Wolves hunt in packs, Armoured fists pack a punch, Losing a sword stuck in a corpse, Angle of attack matters, Self blame puts others in danger, Wilderness Survival: putting up a tent, Billy: a lost boy, Billy: ran away. Shield points: +5 (patrol), +6 (rescuing a citizen) Time to Patrol - Patrol 60th Fall Experience: Socialization +2, Observation +3, Leadership +2, Teaching +1, Running +1, Unarmed Combat +1, Weapon (Longsword) +2, Weapon(Shield) +2 Lores: Kevith: Owns of the Rearing Stallion, Lesson: Moving a squire around to get them learn the ropes faster, Faircroft's necklace: Many sigils, Unarmed Combat: Disarming a man grabbing an opponent's wrist Unarmed Combat: Immobilizing an opponent with a foot to the back of their knees, Monsters in the Fog: 7 Foot tall and twisting, Observation: Hearing the hint of fear in another's voice, Alexander Faircroft: Tall for a squire, Alexander Faircroft: Carries quite a bit of weaponry., Alexander Faircroft: Quick on his feet, Alexander Faircroft: Follower of Priskil mainly, Monsters from the Shadows are stronger than they look. Shield Points:+8 You Should Get That Looked At - Massage 61st Fall Experience: Socialisation 1, Prayer 1, Meditation 1. Lores: Calyna: a massuese at Soothing Water You Have My Sword - Sparring 72nd Fall Experience: Running 1, Weapon: longsword 3, Weapon: shield 3, Tactics 2, Unarmed Combat 1, Teaching 1, Brawling 1, Socialisation 2. Lores: Running to build up stamina, Alex Faircroft: dual wields bastard swords, Brawling: sword and shield to distract from knee, Unarmed Combat: Grappling a swordsman. Shield Points: +6 Angle is Everything-Hunting 84th Fall Experience: Stealth: +3, Tracking: +2, Observation: +2, Logic: +1, Hunting: +2, Weapon: Shortbow: + 1, Endurance: +2. Lores: Tracking: Using Concentric Circles to Locate More Hints, Tracking: Footprint is Larger for Male Humans, Hunting: Carry Arrows on the Hip for Easy Access, Hunting: Ears are More Useful Than Eyes in Forests, Stealth: Low and Slow are Important, Stealth is More Difficult When Carrying Weight, Meditation: Useful for Managing Emotions Winter 516 AV : Beginning of the Bond- Riding 1st WInter Experience: Horsemanship: +2, Riding: +5, Shopping: +1, Observation: +1, Weapon: Longsword: +2, Endurance: +1. Lores, Dan: Tiaden Warhorse, Dan: 18 hands tall, Dan: From good stock, Dan: Originally called Socks because of his colouring, Riding: Uneven Ground can knock you off balance, Riding: Grabbing reins while falling will change your course, Riding: Correcting course, Riding: Training can be technical and boring, Longsword: Swordplay is different when on horseback, Riding: Ride with your whole body, not just your hands. Shield Points: Training: +2 Tightening the Bond - Adventure 2nd Winter Experience: Meditation +1, Horsemanship +2, Riding +2, Weapon: Shortbow: +2, Weapon: Longsword: +2, Weapon: Dagger: +2, Unarmed Combat: +1, Intimidation: +1, Running: +1, Tactics: +1, Negotiation: +1, Observation: +2 Lores: , Riding: Emergency Stop, Armour: Plate mail is a noisy armour, Armour: Stab through the gaps, Armour: Slows you down, Riding: Sitting back in the saddle to slow a horse down, Riding: The freedom that lies in speed, Tactics: Attacking from two sides can confuse your opponent, Slavers killed Samuel's best friend, The taste of blood. Shield Points: +3 Helping the slaves A City Worth Saving - Patrol 17th Winter Experience: Philosophy 1, Observation 1, Investigation 1, Leadership 2 Lores: Vantha: Physical Traits, Vantha: Follows Morwen, Morwen: What a, Morwen mark looks like, Irathia: Looks better Let Them Pray - Social/Religious 21st Winter Experience: Leadership +3, Socialization +4, Observation +2, Persuasion +1, Teaching +3, Prayer +2, Philosophy +2, Meditation +2. Lores: Location: The Temple of All Gods, Subterfuge: Lying is Easier if You Don't Know the Truth, Persuasion: Convincing Someone to Calm Down, Vantha: Unfairly Persecuted, Prayer Can be Winding or Steady, Teaching: Demonstrate Methods, Philosophy: Better to Hold On to Good Memories Than the Last, Philosophy: Non-violent Solutions are Better, Tactics: Distract for a Getaway. Shield Points: +2 Stamina and Swordplay - Training 43rd Winter Experience: Running 1, Endurance 3, Bodybuilding 1, Weapon: Longsword 2, Planning 1, Weapon: Dagger 1, Medicine 1, Observation 2, Rhetoric 1, Leadership 1. Lores: Unpleasant training builds character, Fighting while fatigued, Medicine: Exercise makes wounds bleed more, Helping others is a rewarding experience. Shield Points: +2. How To Not Fall Off - Teaching Riding 77th Winter Experience: Horsemanship 1, Observation 5, Socialisation 2, Teaching 5, Philosophy 1, Riding: Horse 2. Lores: Michael Kyber: Ser Mortmer's Squire, Philosophy: We're not just about violence, Michael Kyber: Asks intelligent questions, Teaching: Sometimes it's difficult to explain ideas, Dan: A strong companion.Shield Points: +2 Spring 517 AV : Nerve Wrecker - Social 1st Spring New Faces - Training 2nd Spring Experience: Unarmed Combat 2, Rhetoric 2, Observation 2, Teaching 2, Weapon: Shield 3, Endurance 1, Socialisation 1. Lores: Location: Fighting Pits, Shield: Not just for defence. Out and About - Patrol 4th Spring Experience: Leadership: +2, Riding: +1, Philosophy: +1, Unarmed Combat: +2, Weapon(Dagger): +1, Tactics: +1, Medicine: +2, Weapon(Shield): +1. Lores: Lore of Squire Michael: Won't Ignore a Direct Order, Lore of Polearms: Better for Mounted Combat, Lore of Camouflage: Trees Conceal Friend and Foe, Lore of, Leadership: Know the Strengths of Your Team, Lore of Philosophy: Magic is a Tool, Just Like Weapons, Lore of Stealth: Dismounting is Noisy, Lore of Yukmen: Travel in Packs, Lore of Tactics: Distract the Enemy, Lore of Medicine: Lack of Oxygen Makes One Dizzy, Lore of Combat: It's Easy to Get Separated From Your Weapons, Lore of Yukmen: Will Spread if Undefeated, Lore of Yukmen: Dirty Fighting Monsters, Lore of Medicine: Bind Bleeding Wounds Tightly...But Not Too Tight, Lore of Medicine: Mistakes Can be Fatal. Shield Points: +7 I predict a... - Job 35th Spring Experience: Running 1, Observation 2, Weapon: Shield 3, Intimidation 2, Leadership 3, Unarmed Combat 1, Tactics 1, Endurance 2. Lores: Cowardice is not acceptable, Intimidation: A cracking voice spoils the effect, Protecting people is more important than catching thieves. Shield Points: +3 Sheets in the wind - Social 90th Spring Experience: Leadership 3, Intimidation 2, Endurance 4, Observation 2, Construction 4, Socialisation 1, Planning 1. Lores: Dove Brown: Young farmer, Dove Brown: Has a problem with knights?, Endurance: Heat makes every task harder, Self: Hard work induces a temper. Shield Points: +3 Summer 517 AV : Syliras: The Jewel of Sylira - Plot 1st Summer Experience: Negotiation 1. Lores: Knights' Mission: Strengthen the bond with the Drykas, Summer 1st, 517: The day Syliras closed its gates to outsiders, Nagging Thought: Syliras in fear of mass starvation?. A New Era - Plot/Social 3rd Summer Upon the plains - Wilderness Survival/ Social 9th Summer Getting a Puppy - Purchase/Social 10th Summer Lessons from a foreigner - Teaching 14th Summer Experience: Weapon: Longsword 1, Weapon: Shield 3, Endurance 1, Observation 3, Teaching 4, Tactics 2, Unarmed Combat 2. Lores: Drykas: Can be suspicious of outsiders, Jonas: Young Drykas student, Teaching: Sometimes respect must be earned, Teaching: Sparring to highlight weaknesses, Teaching: Giving compliments where they are due. Dogs need to train too - Animal Husbandry 23rd Summer When Fists Fly - Teaching 46th Summer Experience: Unarmed Combat 5, Socialisation 3, Teaching 5, Tactics 2, Observation 1. Lores: Ashka: Young Drykas Woman, Ashka: Willing to help teach Pavi, Ashka: Eager to learn, Tactics: Yelling to distract an opponent, Teaching: Finding the right pace for a student. Fall 517 AV : Coming Home - Social 1st Fall A Brave New World - Combat 2nd Fall Dirt, Flame, Blood, Steel - Combat 19th Fall A debt owed - Medicine 35th Fall Combat Lessons -Teaching 45th Fall Sun Bleached Land - Hunting 65th Fall

[Samuel Longwell]

NPCs/Animals Dan: Tiaden Warhorse, Stallion, 18hh, mostly black apart from his lower legs which are white. Named after Samuel's best friend, Samuel acquired Dan on the 1st of Winter 516AV. Fela: Luvanor Grassland Hunter, Female, Brindled (Dark markings on a light brown coat). Acquired on 10th Summer 517. Alice: Luvanor Grassland Hunter, Female, similar colours to Fela but lighter. Acquired at the same time as Fela.