[Bounty] - The Untold Cost

[Andustar 4143]

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THE UNTOLD COST

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The attack had come in the night, homes burning with their occupants scattered in fear. The perpetrators cackled, spilling blood and looting with a keen eye for valuables. In the years since the continental war that had wracked Aevos, an exacting toll fell upon the Commonwealth. There was much to rebuild amid the stricken countryside - a suitable environment for lawlessness and brigands. 

 

A peasant tore at the ground with chipped nails, a highwayman dragging him by his hair. He felt the onset of tears as a diminished granary, already pressured by a poor harvest, was pilfered. They threw his body to the dirt; he was weak and malnourished. Dark eyes bore down upon him, and he could do nothing but plead. 

 

“Mercy, please! We ain’t got nothin’ to spare!”
 

A wicked smile was the last thing his eyes perceived. The cold bite of steel ran through him, and the darkness embraced him.

 

“Tear this place apart, lads! Leave nothin’ unturned!”

 

The brigands had no concept of mercy but only what they stood to gain. Screams echoed through the night as the massacre continued and flames consumed all. A red sun soon broke across the river valley, revealing nothing but smouldering remains and the stench of death. 

 

 

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[!] The noticeboard in Vallagne bore a new bounty.

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To the Petran People,

 

A band of brigands has taken to plundering outlying villages within our borders. They are emptying granaries, looting valuables and slaughtering the inhabitants. I call upon all able-bodied members of the populace to put their names forward and aid in eliminating these vile men before tragedy strikes another village. 

 

Whoever should return with the head of their leader will receive an ample reward of two-hundred minas.

 

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SIGNED,

HIS HIGHNESS, Marcus Antonius of the Petra

HIS EXCELLENCY, Rigoberto de la Cruz

Vice-Chancellor of the Petra, Mayor of Vallagne, 

Headmaster of the Society of the Exalted Horen

 

 

 

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OOC Note

This is a player-run CRP event, the conflict being between bandits and citizens of the Commonwealth. The date and time are flexible and will be established based on whenever participants are available. As for attendance, it will be first come first served - with preference being shown towards members of the Petran community. Players are encouraged to tackle this event as a group, with the player cap currently being a maximum of five. This is, however, subject to change.

If you are interested in participating, please send a message to ‘gilthemariner’ on Discord!

 

[Publius 4098]

Rigoberto was on hand as Marcus explained things on the top floor of the Fairweather. @MeteorDragondid another great job taking care of the main level's bar service. Beside him many other good taverneers as the two spoke on things back and forth.

 

"We've a few fools to sack."

[TaytoTot 1587]

Dame Monika plucked a bounty off the noticeboard, her gauntleted hand quickly crumbling the paper. She quickly set off to put her name forward then!