While relaxing at a tavern, the Bard encounters a man who claims to be Carver Hawke, brother to Hawke, the Champion of Kirkwall and brings him to Chateau Serault to meet with the Marquis.
The Wayward Bard is later abducted and forced to serve at the court of The Horned Knight, the Lord of the Forest.
If the Marquis rescues the Bard by force...
The grateful Bard returns to Serault, after re-affirming his loyalty to the Marquis
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1.
Ask what he's heard about recent events He might not be quite the player of the Game he was, but he keeps his ear to the ground.
Difficulty: Freedom*2
Success: +8 Clues
Failure: +3 Clues
2.
Compose a new verse glorifying Serault The Seat of the Stag is his great, unfinished work. A hundred-odd stanzas of patriotic rhyme. Sometimes he sings the latest version at feasts, rewriting verses as he goes.
-(Dignity) in Clues, +10 Dignity
3.
Carouse with the Wayward Bard Fine food. Finer wine. Soft silks and gold thread. The attention of bright young things. These he cannot resist.
You will gain a Favor from the Wayward Bard, but may lose Dignity.
Difficulty: Derring-Do*1
Success: -5 Bags of Royals, +1 Favor
Failure:
4.
Wake up with the Wayward Bard in your bed Was it your intention? A happy accident? Does it matter? He's experienced, confident and canny, both in politics and the bedchamber.
-2 Favor, Bard becomes Lover with +20 Cunning
5.
Send him to steal secrets He's mostly retired, but for you he'll revisit old, bad habits.
Spend a Favor from the Wayward Bard to gain a Secret and Clues. If you fail, you'll gain Peril.
Difficulty: Cunning*6/5
Success: +1 Secret, +9 Clues, -1 Favor
Failure:
