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| Tweet Topic Started: August 31, 2012, 8:29 pm (236 Views) | |
| Onime No Ryu | August 31, 2012, 8:29 pm Post #1 |
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I'll be your Undertaker this evening
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We here at the Role Playing Game Network pride ourselves on bringing you, our players, the latest regarding all RPs in the local area of EoA! Today, we have an exclusive, behind the scenes interview with two of the major NPCs in the latest RP to grace the sight, Knights of Logres! I'm your host, Richard Feast! *Richard sits down in a chair next to sofa, upon which Rhys and Conall are sitting. Both of them look around as if they've just woken up and their eyes grow wide.* C: What the bloody hell?! Where am--YOU! R: Guards!? Where--Conall! Feast: Whoa there fellows! *a giant steel wall falls out of the ceiling, cutting the sofa in half. The charging Conall crashes headfirst against it, leaving an imprint of his face on Rhys's side* Feast: Don't worry Your Majesties, you've just been transported on the other side of the fourth wall! Now, I just have a few questions for both of you! *Rhys tilts his head and fixes a narrow gaze on Richard Feast. Slowly his head revolves, taking in the entire room. After a few moments he seems to settle back into the sofa, crossing one ankle over his knee and steepling his fingers. Conall, after pulling his head out of the wall, looks around more quickly with one hand on his sword. He seems more interested in the crew members than the surroundings, and once he sees that they have no weapons he relaxes a little bit, but his hand never strays far from the blade.* 1. How would each Prince deal with an unknown soldier offering to join their army? C: I ask his name first, obviously, then throw him into the ranks somewhere. He can earn his "renown" on the field. If he turns rotten or acts suspicious his commanding officer will just put a spear in his back. R: He'll need to be registered first; I could ask my informants to check his background, but I wouldn't want to waste those resources given my current predicament. I consider myself a fair judge of character, and if I believe the individual is of worth then he certainly has a place among my troops. 2. How would each of the Princes respond to an offer from a former enemy or neutral party to join together in an alliance to defeat a common foe? C: You'd better not be talking about those bastards from the North! I'd sooner let my snot nosed brat of a brother have the crown than owe any favors to Sverir Fydar! And I don't like the look of that Farghus fellow either! But I suppose if it were offered to me, I'd at least consider the offer on the Caledonian's side--they're fierce warriors and they have their own honor, even if their king is a sly bloke. R: I've considered--well, best not to discuss that here. But if it were to be offered to me, I see little reason not to take the advantage. There are always the intricacies of politics to worry about, but in the end politicians are easily predictable because what they want boils down to one thing: power. Power over people means lands and titles. Power for one's self means wealth. If I decipher what a man wants beforehand and offer it to him--only, perhaps, missing a few fields and coins--he can be much more easily managed, and from that point is also under pressure not to ask for more so as not to insult my generosity and risk my supporters causing harm to his person. 3. How would they deal with a deserter from their army? Even if they had a good reason for deserting? C: Good reason!? I understand a man's desire to be with a sick loved one, or to protect them, but not only would becoming a deserter make him a criminal and dirty his honor, it would be to shit upon those that he would desert for! If you leave to help your ailing mother, what happens when the front line breaks because you weren't there!? Your mother ain't ailing no more, she's getting bloody raped and skewered on an enemy's pike! Every deserter I find gets a damn good beating, and if he tries it again I'll have the bastard hanged for an example! You have to be strong enough and man enough to realize where you can help and where you can't. A soldier isn't a healer. His place is on the battlefield, serving to protect those behind him; not in the infirmary tending to the sick. R: My brother has a point, as crude as he is. However, I would allow a man to leave if he had such needs to attend to as were reasonable--but only if he filed for such through the proper channels. To get up and desert in the middle of the night like a coward not only speaks ill of one's character, it throws off the order of his comrades. Every soldier has a place, and every formation depends on every man being in that place. If I were to find a man leaving his place without permission, I would immediately restore him to where he belongs after making it very well understood that if he attempts such again he will be stripped of his rank and position and made to walk the front lines of the infantry, not to mention becoming an indentured soldier for a period of time which I deem reasonable. I could just kill him, to make him an example--but then I lose a soldier. 4.How would they deal with an enemy soldier that offered to join their side, would they accept? Would either of the Prince doubt their intentions? Murder them even? C: Again, are we talking about the bloody northerners? I hate the bastards, but I suppose if some mercenary or turncoat wanted to join my troops, he'd at least be fodder for the front lines. If he dies, the world's short a bastard northman. If he kills my enemies, I'll give him a pat on the head and a bone like a good dog. As for those on my pipsqueak brother's side, I've known many of them since before he was out of swaddling cloths. For the most part they're good men, and honorable, but they're traitors nonetheless. I'd have to have some oaths and tribute out of them before I let them into my ranks. And if they ever gave me reason to doubt I'd have them thrown in chains for certain. Maybe, if it's a severe breach of honor, I'd have them executed--but at least they get a warrior's death, not a hanging like some common thief. R: My oaf of a brother was in command of a greater portion of our military when our father went to Waveguard, and thus can afford his statement. I would of course ensure that any potential ally from an enemy nation could be trusted with thorough background checks, but I would not deny any aid from any place. Again, controlling people is easy if you know what they want and move to satisfy those wants. 5.If a group of enemy soldiers were captured, how would they be treated if they weren’t just executed on the spot? C: What kind of question is that? If a man isn't smart enough to yield and stop fighting, of course he gets bloody killed! But if a group of enemies were captured and dropped their weapons when asked, they'd be treated as is deserving of their station. Those who deserve it will be thrown in the dungeon, while those whom I know have some shred of decency will likely be given their own chambers and have limited use of whatever castle or keep they're being kept in. Sir Carth of Silvis is a good example--a good deal of his fighting force and servants, even some of his family, were still there when he rode south. My forces have captured the place, but his men were by and large smart enough to know that they couldn't do anything in that situation and they laid down their arms. The soldiers are free to join me, if they wish, or do whatever they please so long as it doesn't bring my men to harm and they don't leave the keep. Their weapons and armor are confiscated and under guard twenty four hours a day, and I keep tabs on them. Other than that they can eat, drink, play chess, I don't really give a damn. The servants get the same treatment, only they're still expected to do their duties so life doesn't change much for them. They still cook and clean and sew as usual, and I make sure the forges and the mines are kept in proper working order--hell, I pay the bloody smiths and the foremen for their ores and wares! And of course, Sir Carth's family, while under guard, is fine and healthy. I will not allow any harm to come to them so long as they do not trod upon my generosity. R: All prisoners of war will be kept in cells until things have been properly sorted--of course those cells will be cleaned and they will be fed while there. Once I have made the proper arrangements I will pursue one of a handful of actions. Recruiting, ransoming, punishing, and releasing are a few of these. However, despite such things as honor and trustworthiness, I would rather do the logical thing and avoid the possibility of a prisoner uprising by keeping them in a secure location. For those who are deserving I will of course provide proper chambers, but they shall not leave them and they shall always be under guard, and no servant loyal to them will bring them any of their necessities. I will choose other servants with other ties, so as to be sure no one slips a nail file between the bars, so to speak. 6.What about a group of civilians that were captured? How would they be treated? C: Why would we capture civilians? Any farmer who isn't part of this should stay on his bloody farm. R: Any suspicious people, especially over enemy lines, will be stopped and questioned. But unless they are criminals I doubt I would confine them. However, refusing to answer a King's questions could certainly be seen as a crime. 7. What would they do if an ally renigged on a promise? Would they attempt to repair the relationship or would they forever be an enemy? C: A man doesn't go back on a promise unless circumstances are out of his control. Still, the least he can do is pay me some sort of tribute of equal worth to what he promised. But if you outright betray me, I swear on my father's grave I'll have your head mounted outside my wall. R: If I am understanding of my ally's reasons, and even make him feel ashamed of himself, he will be much more likely to serve me with even greater fervor in the future--my brother should take note of this. However, there will be no quarter given to traitors. 8.In reverse, if either Prince was forced to renig on a promise, what would they do afterward? Would they try to make it up to the other party? Force them to accept the injustice or go to war? C: I don't break promises. Don't presume upon my honor again. *Conall's grip tightening upon his sword is audible* R: I would rather not go back on my word--but I am very careful in how I choose them to begin with, so I doubt this would ever be a problem. Nevertheless, if it were, I suppose I'd have to convince the other party to accept my apologies, in the form of some kind of tribute. Whatever smooths their fur. 9. If on the field of battle, if either Prince became injured what would they do? Would they flee the field, continue trying to command etc? C: I don't leave a battlefield until it's won or I'm dead. Injuries heal. There's too much at stake for me to just lie back on a cot because of a single arrow while the men who trust and rely on me are out there spilling their guts on the ground! R: I must agree with my brother on this matter. If I were injured I would of course be wary, but I would not leave the field while my allies still fought for my sake. I am not enamored with my honor so as to forget reason, but I have that much respect for those who fight for me. 10. Would they ever consider sacrificing soldiers needlessly or pragmatically to achieve a goal? A major goal? A minor one? C: You're starting to get presumptuous, fellow. *a nearby cameraman backs up as Conall starts to get to his feet, a terrible glare in his eye* R: Sit down, brother. Wherever we are, the rules seem different here. *it looks as if Conall will again try to tackle his brother, but he looks up at the ceiling, then the wall that has chopped the sofa in two, and sits down again.* R: I doubt either of us would prefer to make a sacrifice. But as for me, no sacrifice is needless. And no man is greater than he who lays down his life for others. 11.If a soldier or knight was injured on the field of battle but close to victory, what would the various Prince’s do in response? Urge them to victory regardless of the cost? Push for them to retreat in order to survive to fight again? C: Well, I wouldn't want a man to die for a stupid reason, but if it's a fight worth fighting, what else can a knight do but put his life on the line? R: Unless the cause is truly worthy, anyone in a situation like that should yield. It is why the concept of yielding came to be--knights will lay down their arms and become a willing prisoner in exchange for their lives and their future. There is no shame in it, and even if there were, living means that you can one day attempt to regain that glory. 12.Would they ever sacrifice a named knight or an NPC ally in order to win a battle or achieve an objective? *both brothers blink* Both: A what ally? R: I think we've already covered what we think on sacrifices. 13. If put into a position where their side had won a town but was unable to maintain it, would they still try to defend it, leave it to the enemy or destroy it so the enemy couldn’t have it? C: I don't like having to burn out villages, but in war those things are necessary. You can always rebuild afterwards. But you can't allow your enemy any advantage other than what honor dictates--and it says nothing about letting him have unbroken supply lines. R: What I take notice of is this: If I possess a location and am unable to hold it, I have fought a battle that was in vain. I do not fight battles in vain. 14. If either Prince came across a group of civilians in the warzone how would they be treated? C: Wave and smile, that's what dad always said. They're farmers passing by with their mule, why should I bother with them? R: I'd hail them and ask for information, then send them on their way. 15. If either Prince’s homeland was being attacked while they were successfully invading another land, would they continue to press the assault or retreat to safeguard what they already own? C: The whole point of warfare is to either protect your homeland or expand it. If your homeland gets snatched out from under your nose what's the point? R: Again I notice that you presume I would put myself in such a situation. My brother is right--you are somewhat presumptuous, Mr....Feast. 16. If a soldier or knight s greatly influenced a battle and resulted in that side’s victory, what would that Prince do in response? C: You reward the bloke of course! Whoever you folk are you're starting to make me think you're a right bloody stupid lot! R: No one soldier is responsible for an entire victory. Nevertheless, I give credit where credit is due. 17. If a soldier or knight failed spectacularly and managed to be defeated in spite of significant advantages what would each Prince do in response? C: Don't think I'd have to do much of anything. His enemies will capture him and have to waste guards on his cell, because I won't pay the ransom for a failure. R: My brother has a sound opinion, but I don't consider those under my command as failures. C: *snort* You didn't say whether or not you'd pay the ransom, either. The peasant folk can't see us here, you can drop that bloody showmanship. *Rhys glares at his brother's imprint in the steel wall, and irritably taps the hilt of his own sword, but says nothing* 18. If put into a position to assassinate the other Prince, would they take that opportunity and order the death of their own brother? *both look at each other for a short moment, then speak simultaneously* Both: No. 19. If put into a position to assassinate a key member of the other side’s forces like a named knight or advisor, would they take that opportunity? C: It depends on who it is. I wouldn't want to resort to such underhanded tactics to remove a noble man, but if it's one of those squirmy little sorts with their spies and their secret passages and what not I see no reason to give him an honorable death in the first place. R: *looking down at his coat and brushing something away* Assassination isn't looked upon fondly. C: *snorts again* Feast: Well folks, now you've heard it! Thank you very much for your answers, you two! Now, if you'll look right here for a moment-- *the crew puts on sunglasses as Richard pulls out a small black object with a bright red light* Feast: Say cheese! *FLASH* In a flash of light the two brothers disappear, sofa and all. Alright folks, that's a wrap! We'll see you all next time, right here on RPGN! I'm Richard Feast, signing off! |
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