I believe First Stud would be closer to the lady's stated requirements, but be that as it may, the arrangement does provide Sir Ewen with a vastly greater degree of latitude for participating in independent activities. If Sir Ewen was to settle down to domestic tranquility (now
that would be a lapdog role), for example, I might be in a position of having to roll up a new character. And what might that yield me? A female PC of some sort, no doubt, leaving Teddy the last man in the group interested in playing a man.
A number of questions and ideas come to mind, so let me air them briefly. Please note I have not thought out any of these...
Thilisa's privacy, as well as her related conviction that her life is in no danger. Not sure I buy that, nor am I comfortable with us not knowing where she is by day. She must be kept alive for obvious reasons, at least until I sire an heir on her. Thilisa's calculation that she is safe does not take into account things she is ignorant of. Like our relationship with Neph and his man Drageld, for instance. Too much temptation for Neph to snatch Thilisa and exchange her for the sword. My current thinking is that we need, firstly, to spy on her and learn where she is staying. Good job for Cekiya, perhaps. Secondly, should we detail some of Dickon Parketh's men to guard her safety at that point? I know Sir Rollard will be trying to ensure her well-being, but his track record is spotty of late, and again he doesn't know some of the threats.
We have lost Arnys, and thus have need of a spy. Any ideas for developing an information network beyond the urchins?
I think Stimos had good points about cultivating Osel and Balim. From the latter, at the very least we would appreciate his blunting the king's wrath if the sovereign waxes homicidal about the marriage, but any other priorities? And with Osel, he is rather isolated and unliked among his peers. How should we position ourselves with him?
What should be the fate of Lyndar Bastune?
I don't recall this being mentioned in the session, but did the tent and Potelc get back in?
Should Sir Ewen update Lord Graver at some point regarding his present circumstances?
And a Happy Thanksgiving to all!