Ivan has agreed to spend time teaching new Fighter’s Guild recruit, Blade Lukas, a few pointers in sword fighting. Ivan can see Blade Lukas’ potential, but his fighting style is odd. Lukas has speed and a forceful jab. Ivan commends him on that. However, Lukas’ style is rough. He reacts rather than plan his moves….
Ivan returns to the town square once he has rested a bit. He is ready to spar Lord Jude. Ivan’s first move is a whirling take down. “What speed!” Lord Jude compliments as he ducks out of Ivan’s reach. Ivan fools him with an unexpected blow. “Wow! You are even better than I thought!” Jude…
Ivan meets up with the Fighter’s Guild before dawn. He approaches his next sparring opponent, Knight Yvette. Ivan decides to try to different approach on Yvette. She is proud, so he expects for her to attempt quick aggressive blows. He decides that a steeled defense would probably be the best strategy with her. His guess…
After sparring Blade Lukas, Ivan decides to spar the remaining guild members at another time. Right now he has to complete his duties. He walks over to the training yard where he is scheduled to train a new knight. Squire Dante has shown great potential, but is young and lacks focus. Ivan’s job is to…
Ivan has received notice from Town Crier Bertram. Apparently Bertram was given an important private message for Ivan. Ivan leaves the castle to meet with him. Ivan knows exactly where to search for Bertram. He first heads to the square. There he spots a strange looking group standing by the well, but Bertram is not…
Queen Chalyela and Surgeon Gavin’s plan worked. Although Chalyela was not proud of deceiving her people, she felt that the outcome was worth it. Decades of ill feelings between Archolia and the territory of Tredony were avoided. The first time Ivan laid eyes on the princess, he was instantly in love. He was happy that…
Chalyela stands and screams in pain. “Not now!” She says between two contractions. Ivan is away on sea patrol and will not be back until late. He will miss the birth of his child. Susanna the guard rushes into the room. “What it is M’Lady?” She asks out of breath. Before she can answer, another…
Justinian the servant is not at the castle when Chalyela arrives. She and her baby are much too hungry to wait for him. Instead, she grabs a large hunk of bear meat and begins roasting on the banquet hall spit. After the meat has cooked, Chalyela cuts off a large serving. She sits and enjoys…
Chalyela has advanced in her pregnancy, but she is forced to leave the castle yet again. She returns to the town square to speak with the gossiper that she spoke with before. “Your majesty! The people in the village are desperate for your help! I believe that even my children may be coming down with…
Surgeon Gavin proceeds with his plan. He gives his first patient a fake diagnosis saying that she has a mild version of the plague. He pulls out his injection gun and injects a minor infection that has similar symptoms to the plague. The villager believes that he is giving her a vaccination. “Please come and…
