He stands at the town gates, challenging the finest of Serault's chivalry to a duel.
His steed - restless bay - paws at the road. His armor is red and black. A rose emblazons his shield. His dragonbone sword flares in the setting sun.
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1.
Fight him yourself. Are you not the finest Serault has to offer?
Difficulty: Derring-Do*6/5
Success: For Serault! The chevalier is quick, skilled and fierce. His sword is cruelly sharp. His armor is wrought by the finest smiths of Val Royeaux. His form is excellent. But you are Serault. Your first blow splits his shield and numbs his guard. Your second sends his sword spinning to the side. Your third knocks him from his horse. The town's population, cramped onto the walls, explodes in celebration. You claim your foe's sword and shield as trophies. They will look splendid on your wall.
+22 Dignity, +Derring-Do, +1 Trophy
Failure: Lessons learned He's good. For an hour you exchange blow for blow. His stance is never less than perfect; his form is impeccable. Ultimately, a swift flurry of strikes drags your guard wide, then rains crashing blows on your helm. Before he can drive a blow through your armor, you yield. He claims your sword and shield as victory permits, but returns them to you. "You fought better than any other I've faced," he says. His voice is coarse. What does he look like under that closed helm? "Perhaps I will return one day, ."
-10 Dignity, -30 Health, +Derring-Do
2.
Ask for a volunteer to fight him Serault has chevaliers of her own.
Difficulty: Dignity*?
Success: The Baron's battle The Cheery Baron hasn't warred in years, but he has forgotten none of his skill, cunning or fire. The Undaunted Chevalier crashes to the dusty ground, his horse rolling over him. The Baron pulls his helmet off and presents you with the vanquished knight's sword and shield. "Child's play. At Belvoir I fought six of him, and still had time to harry the vanguard, storm the Castle of Leaves and dine in the ruins," he boasts. Your court cheer his bravado, but you note his labored breathing and how he favors his left leg. . He's not as young as he was.
+25 Dignity, +1 Trophy
Failure: Defeat A landless chevalier of the Dowager's recommendation rides out. "His family served with dignity before the woods took my beautiful Pastulaire," she tells you. His armor is a shade too big for him. His sword is notched. You had to lend him a horse. His foe makes short work of him. A final blow splits the lad's gorget, loosing a gout of scarlet blood. The Undaunted Chevalier does not even deign to collect his sword and shield as victory would permit. He departs in search of a better contest. Your physician does what she can for Serault's fallen champion, but he doesn't last the night.
-10 Dignity
3.
Wait until he goes away You've more important things to worry about.
Result: Disappointment Every morning for three days the chevalier re-issues his challenge. The gate-guard grumble. Travellers take note that no-one stands for Serault. After the third day, he calls out, "There is no honor in Serault, and Orlais will hear it!" He departs. Finally: a bit of peace and quiet.
-10 Dignity
