A stranger in the kingdom of peace
Winter of 1234-1235 - Adventure 48
Father Simon takes up residence in the monastery of Saint Cyprian in the Rodhope Mountains of Bulgaria, to meditate and learn from one of the monks how to improve his ability to Sense Holiness and Unholiness. During his stay, Wilrich of Flambeau takes refuge in the monastery, severely wounded by mercenaries while trying to cross the mountains in search of the Divine Imperial Battle Standard, and accompanied by a shepherd named Ioannes, who acts as his guide. The monks take in the magus, and are subsequently besieged by the mercenaries who pursue him. Their captain, the ruthless Grigori, threatens to kill the inhabitants of the nearby village if they do not hand him over. With the help of Prior Manuel of Aporias, Father Simon tries to save the magus, eventually confronting Captain Grigor. Ioannes then reveals himself as an angel, causing the mercenary to repent, abandon the path of war and decide to take the habit as penance for his life of bloodshed.
Participants:
- Simon Ristopoullos
Note: This was a solo adventure for Father Simon, played with just two players. One of them was obviously the player for Father Simon, and the other one played with one of the monks. It was a very short, one-session adventure that was a lot of fun.