Lord_Chris

[OOC] You're supposed to be :D You'll find out, all in good time ;) No.

The Commander continued eating for a few moments, and then turned to look at Goodman with a confused look on his face. "You don't know who the Duke is?" Goodman looked ashamed of not knowing the answer, so the Commander spoke again. "The Duke is the owner of these lands, or rather was. He gave me these lands in return for saving his father's life ~20 years ago. And in return, I vowed to protect him and keep this area clean of bandits, and in order with the law. It was also a gift due to his ever growing kingdom, we have always been close friends." The commander stopped briefly, before picking up another piece of chicken and taking a bite. "You see, a long while ago, the kingdoms was under attack from the north east, by violent tribes across the river. They ransacked several cities and towns, one of the biggest being Druicconia. They brutally murdered captured soldiers and sacrificed the hearts of any officers they came across while fighting in Blynohm forest. It was then the Emperor (the Duke's father) decided to take action. He mustered as many troops as he could and sent them to the eastern flank, this was the first time an Emperor rode to the front line for 300 hundred years. As I was the commanding officer stationed in the nearby Mines of Xilious, I was summoned by the Emperor to defend our villages. After several weeks of searching, we finally managed to confront the tribes in an open field, just outside of Blynohm forest. We were winning the battle, until the Emperor fell from his horse. Several of the enemy tribesmen rushed in towards him, but I managed to get there in time, giving him my horse. The one advantage I had was the fact they were on foot. The Emperor managed to escape from the situation, but just when I thought there were too many, it started to rain. These tribes were very superstitious, and thought that it would dishonour their gods to fight in the rain, so they fled the battlefield leaving us to kill any in sight." The commander took another bite of chicken, and then a sip of his wine. "So that, is how I knew the Duke. The Duke was on his way here when I last heard word from him, which was some time ago."

Particularly the graphics of these images are really good. They are very well taken.

Supposing there was some kind of dash, or punctuation between Medieval and Stronghold (just like this forum name actually) then Stronghold - Medieval England sounds better.

Several minutes later, the guard returned. "You may enter and speak to the commander". Goodman entered, and saw before him yet another group of commanders which were exiting the tent. The commander was busy feasting at a table and looked up when Goodman entered. "Ah!" The commander exclaimed in surprise. "Come and join the feast, you deserver it after training those troops!". He signalled for a guard to bring over a chair, who returned with a wooden chair similar to the commander's throne, only a lot smaller and less decorated.

Yes. Systems currently running Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 can upgrade to Windows 10 for free, the full version is included. After one year, you will have to pay. Note that if you reserve a copy, you can download it at any time convenient to you. I've reserved mine but I'm not going to install it until a few weeks after the release, to avoid things happening to my PC like what happened when Windows 8 first came out. If you haven't already, you will receive the update KB3035583, or try looking for C:\Windows\System32\GWX\GWX.exe and start that process. This should appear in the task bar: Right click on it, then select "Get Windows 10". See this link for more on the upgrade process: http://www.maximumpc.com/windows-7-and-8-users-report-seeing-windows-10-upgrade-prompts/

Well, for those of you who haven't already seen, Microsoft is offering a one year free upgrade to a full version of Windows ten, which is due to be released on the 29 July. Take a feature tour of Windows 10: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/features.

Yeah - thanks. I still haven't been able to completely change everything after upgrading the forum yet. It's a side effect of that. At the moment, you can only download and view downloads until I fix that part of the site. I'm working on the ACP at the moment so stay tuned as I'm going to finish off that part next. Thought it would make more sense to be able to view a bit of the site there, even if it's not much.

"Evening, Mr. Goodman" said one of two officers To Goodman, while walking past the tent. Suddenly a guard came out. "Can I help you, sir?" he asked Goodman.

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The commander nodded to Constable Briggs, who stepped to the right of Goodman. "This way, Mr. Goodman" he said, raising his arm in the direction of the exit. The two men walked out, and Goodman was taken to several other tents, all which gave him more goods, armour and weaponry. A while later Goodman emerged in Officers uniform, and armour, complete with a magnificent sword - still with Constable Briggs. They went back the same way they came in, on the way, a shape could be made out through the forest trees nearby on horseback, along with two other figures nearby. They rode into the camp, into where they had just come from. But before he could get a proper glance to see who it was, both parties moved out of sight, the Constable and Goodman around some trees, and were in front of the Prison where the remainder of the adventurers were still locked up. "We'll put you in here do you can talk in private, but knock on the door when you would like to come out and one of the guards will let you" stated the Constable. He opened the door for Goodman and shut it after he went inside. Then went and told the guards on duty what to do when Goodman knocked.

"Very well. You shall have a small company of men under your command. Be part of our ranks, and help us train troops to a high level. Together, we can reclaim these lands for the Duke, and once he arrives we can rejoice once more!" The commander pointed to a servant who filled two glasses of wine, one given to Goodman and the other to the commander. "To good health, and the Duke!" They both clinked their glasses, and downed the wine. "Let us waste no time. We must get to work immediately! Constable Briggs here will see to it you get an appropriate uniform fitted." Both the constable and Goodman headed to the left exit. "Is there anything else you wish to ask of me?" [OOC] Bet you weren't expecting that to come out from him! :D

"How can we be sure that you mean what you say, and are not trying to deceive us? Which is exactly what you originally did. Both when first arriving, and when questioned. Why should we trust you?" The commander looked at Goodman, clearly undecided about what to do with him, waiting for a reply while the commanders murmured in agreement.

The commander looked like he was about to speak, when several heavily armoured guards flooded the exits and Goodman realised he was surrounded. With them, was the guard who had earlier fled the scene. He had not fled out of cowardness, but to get backup. "We now have the situation under control men. If we need you once more, you shall be called. Back to training!" ordered the senior Constable. A few of the troops started murmuring on the way out, but before long they were gone. Now the commander finally spoke once more. "There is nothing to fear, unless you have nothing to hide." he remarked. "My men shall stay next to me, but shall not attack you unless you do the same. And do not try to escape, for we have guards at every exit." Both Constables moved over to the commander, on the way one picking up the sword which Goodman had thrown on the floor. "Now. How can you be of service to us?"

"I will talk only when you have been disarmed." replied the commander dryly. "Drop your weapon. And then, I will consider standing my men down." The constables remained as they were, as if expecting a sudden attack from Goodman.

You can post an application at any time. But it's up to @Charles of Tours as to when you can join in the adventure.

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The commander dodged the blade as Goodman swiped it towards him, then backed off to the other end of the room. "Let's .. just .. . everyone calm down a bit" said the commander anxiously. After seeing what Goodman could do while in irons, he did not want to see what he was capable of with a sword as well. The two Constables in the room, one behind Goodman who escorted him in, and the other now near the commander, grabbed their swords and prepared to attack him on any move of hostility. And defend their commander to the death. "Now, let's just get this straight. There .. is is no need for violence. " the commander stuttered, distressed at the thought of Goodman roaming free with a weapon. "First of all- why did you kill my men". Little did Goodman notice one of the two constable left in the tent had fled from the scene.

"That is a lie!" the commander yelled bending down screeching in to Goodman's face. "This sword was responsible for killing several of my best commanders! I would recognise it from anywhere!" he continued to shout at Goodman, little did he know that it was not exactly the same as the sword he thought, but rather a replica used by the assassin who Goodman had earlier killed. "Clearly, moat does not work. Bring me the gallows!" the commander ordered to a nearby guard. It was very clear he mistook Goodman and the adventures for the assassin who had really killed his troops. "This is your last chance. I have more prisoners, but you only have one life!"

"Stop now. I think he is ready to talk." ordered the commander to the nearby soldier. "After a few moments the commander sat back dow giving Gooman the chance to catch his breath. "Well?" the commander asked. "And before you give us more lies, think again. For we can do much worse than put you in moat water." The commander stopped. "We want only the truth. What, is your business in these lands?" Demanded the commander. [OOC] Ha, I decided to make it worse than originally intended. Glad you enjoyed being smothered in moat water! :D

After Goodman refuses to answer, the leader signals to the soldier with the barrel, and at that moment the barrel is placed onto the floor next to the table where Goodman is standing. Goodman is dragged over to the barrel where his head is forced under the water in there. But this is no ordinary water, but the water from the nearby moat. After several seconds, the leading commander signals for his head to be removed. A coughing and spluttering Goodman emerges from the water. After several seconds, when he realises nothing will come from him, he signals for the same thing to happen again. [OOC] That does sound really similar, and interesting, I'll have to watch that at some point :)

[OOC] No, I've never seen that actually. I just made it up on the spot - just like everything else I've done here. Which is why this adventure always looks like it's about to go in one direction then goes into another. :)

"This sounds like a very interesting story." He remarked sarcastically. Then stood up and moved to the left hand side of the table, his hands behind his back, looking away from Goodman. He clicked his fingers, and a guard walked in with a barrel full of water and stood to the right of Goodman. "But, I have a feeling, you'd rather tell me the truth." he slowly uttered, turning to face Goodman.

"Follow us, and stop wasting our time", ordered the commander. He had grown tired of listening to them and their excuses. Goodman followed the commander out of the room and the door was shut back on the others once more. "Put him in irons" told the commander to a nearby junior officer, who went away and returned a few moments later and shackled Goodman's wrists in chains. They then moved up a newly created path towards some tents, which were not there the previous night. Smaller infantry tents were at each side of the path. While walking past Goodman observed various pieces of siege equipment, from mangonels, to trebuchets, from trebuchets to siege towers and ballistae. One looking very similar to the Scorpion catapult. The forest was still around them, but they now walked into a clearing, which contained a larger tent and several guards on the outposts. It was becoming clearer by the second this was no permanent troop station, but a temporary camp. They weaved in and out of a few fences and then arrived at the foot of a large tent. "In here" the commander told Goodman, before pushing him into the tent and Goodman falling to his knees. Almost instantly, a tremendous commotion came upon Goodman. "No! No we can't do that- it will ..." "But then it will expose the ..." One of the senior officers banged his fist on the table. "Enough, Gerald. We simply CANNOT deploy the forces to the ...". He turned and looked at Goodman, both in surprise and disgust. Almost at once the noise of arguing commanders subsided until the tent became bone-chillingly silent. When finally having the courage to look up, Goodman noticed another commander was sitting on a throne shaped chair at the opposite end of the tent, past the table of arguing commanders. It was instantly clear he was the leading figure. "What was he doing?" the leader asked, in a loud voice from the other side of the tent. "He was caught with the wagon, sir." replied the commander next to Goodman. The senior commander paused for a second. "To the rest of you, leave this tent for the moment. We need to speak in private." The remaining commanders picked up several pieces of parchment in a hussle and turned at once to leave, but a moment later he spoke again. "Not you, Constable Briggs". One of the officers stayed behind while the others left through another exit to the left. "Bring him forward" the commander stated. "So, you were caught with the wagon. " began the leading commander slowly, while Constable Briggs turned his back and walked off behind the throne to the left of a large screen. He picked up two items and headed back. "Perhaps, you might like to explain why a merchant should be carrying these" the commander replied, as the Constable placed a large sword on the table, along with some blood-stained cloths, evidently clear it was from the dead body Goodman removed earlier, and his own sword.

I'm unable to use the workshop and many other steam features, such as friends, because I haven't directly purchased a game through the Steam website. However, people can still add me. My username is shnlordchris if you'd like to add me.