Having caught Lady E in his arms, Robin proposes marriage. An angry Lord John asks his daughter what the hell she thinks she's playing at.
Battered by the combined effects of beer and Doris, Mark stumbles upstairs and collapses.
Fred announces - rather late - that Robin isn't in the inn.
Clearly wanting to move up the billing somewhat, Russell twangs at Robin but misses, hitting Martin
Martin then attacks Robin who is soon beaten to the ground and killed. Bending over the corpse, Martin dodges another arrow from Russell. The Inkeeper tries to collect payment from his increasingly rowdy guests.
At this point Doris reappears, whispers in Lady E's ear and the two run off.
Lord John pursues, grappling his daughter to the ground. Doris attacks John and between blows, pours beer in through his helmet visor. Soon John expires. Russell tries to sneak up but is felled by Martin.
In the final scene, Doris and Lady Ermentrude run off hand in hand into the sunset.
Clearly wanting to move up the billing somewhat, Russell twangs at Robin but misses, hitting Martin
Martin then attacks Robin who is soon beaten to the ground and killed. Bending over the corpse, Martin dodges another arrow from Russell. The Inkeeper tries to collect payment from his increasingly rowdy guests.
At this point Doris reappears, whispers in Lady E's ear and the two run off.
Lord John pursues, grappling his daughter to the ground. Doris attacks John and between blows, pours beer in through his helmet visor. Soon John expires. Russell tries to sneak up but is felled by Martin.
In the final scene, Doris and Lady Ermentrude run off hand in hand into the sunset.
A very entertaining game to run and my thanks again to the players who entered into the spirit of the thing with some splendid role playing.
Of course, like the ending leaves the way open for a sequel!
Who is Lord John's heir?
Who will lay claim to his estates?
Why is Doris still carrying tankards of beer?
How bad is Sir Mark's hangover?
No doubt these and other questions will be sorely neglected when we again return to this era.
I am most grateful to you for glossing over the detail of the sad events that led to the demise of Lord John.
ReplyDeleteGreat report of a great game Tim.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Pete.
Wonderful game Tim, I enjoyed every twist and turn! Thank goodness for the sequel! I can't wait!
ReplyDeleteJohn Armatys
ReplyDeleteI was gratified to see that a period of mourning was observed for Lord J. About 30 seconds it was....
Pete
ReplyDeleteA great game? Well of course you were one of the survivors!
Brad DeSantis
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased it kept you entertained. Expect a sequel on here in a few months. Unless it goes straight to Netflix.....
Joyous puns - the blog post title and the Inn name.
ReplyDeleteMark, Man of TIN
ReplyDeleteThanks - I'll expect you see you in there during Cocktail Hour!
Anyone for another pint? Or Quart.
ReplyDeleteThe inn keeper.
Simon
ReplyDeleteAt your prices? I'll wait for Happy Hour.
A very modern (realistic) ending to a historic fabled story :)
ReplyDeleteDoesn't quite explain how or why Sir Mark woke up naked in the barn surrounded by lowing cattle though!
Off back on the Crusades to retain some dignity (or rather free clothes)