The Year in Hegger Turn One Arguments

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Round

1

Argument

0

Type

I DECLARE (+4)

Strength

4

Status

IN

Black Strike

(none)

Title

Opportunity Calls

Description

As outsiders in Hegger, the characters are able to see many opportunities that the local citizens miss. By taking advantage of them, they can gain friends and wealth.

Effect

The player with the highest-Strength successful Argument involving a new ally in Turn 1 may draw an additional card in the Turn 2 Draw phase.

Reason1

The characters are newly-arrived in Hegger, many of them for the first time.

Reason2

Society in Hegger is much more open to foreigners than society in Paiden.

Reason3

Several characters have already done great things for Hegger, and can trade upon them.


Round

1

Argument

1.1

Type

I DECLARE (+4)

Strength

4

Status

IN

Black Strike

(none)

Title

Block Wars

Description

Pawnbroker helps Arrilus, political leader of a poor section of the city, to clean up his quarter, eliminating gangs & reducing riots.

Effect

Arrilus and his people like Pawnbroker. With a quieter, safer place to live, they become more prosperous.

Reason1

Pawnbroker is an evil, nasty man, and it takes an evil, nasty man to defeat these sorts.

Reason2

Pawnbroker is skilled in tactics.

Reason3

Pawnbroker has his own gang to help out.


Round

1

Argument

1.1.1

Type

YES, AND (+2)

Strength

6

Status

IN

Black Strike

(none)

Title

Building Up Pawnbroker & Messerbad

Description

Yordan uses his storytelling skills to spread Pawnbroker's exploits through Arrilus's quarter.

Effect

Pawnbroker and Messerbad will be provided with a large residence in Arrilus' quarter for very low cost.

Reason1

Arrilus will want to have Pawnbroker and Messerbad nearby to keep trouble down.

Reason2

Having them around will keep the riff-raff away.

Reason3

Pawnbroker and Messerbad are very interested in cheap housing.


Round

1

Argument

1.2

Type

I DECLARE (+4)

Strength

5

Status

IN

Black Strike

(none)

Title

Mungo Makes Friends

Description

Mungo gains the trust of the Skirmishers in IX Cohort

Effect

Mungo makes many allies among the Skirmishers, and can draw upon them for occasional favors.

Reason1

Mungo is a body-man for the IX Cohort (STRONG).

Reason2

Mungo is currently living with the Skirmishers, and will be there for some time.

Reason3

Mungo is very unpretentious, and doesn't want harm upon any others.


Round

1

Argument

1.2.1

Type

YES, AND (+2)

Strength

7

Status

IN

Black Strike

(none)

Title

Mungo Trains Well

Description

Mungo spends his time with the Skirmishers learning basic combat arts.

Effect

Mungo gains two points to his combat skills.

Reason1

Mungo is not as fast as the other Skirmishers: if he can fight, he will let the others escape.

Reason2

Mungo is already a skilled warrior, and makes a good sparring partner.

Reason3

Mungo wants to become the greatest oorthoi warrior ever.


Round

1

Argument

1.3

Type

I DECLARE (+4)

Strength

5

Status

IN

Black Strike

(none)

Title

Messerbad Goes to School

Description

Messerbad bribes his old teacher at the College of Sorcery with 200 challock.

Effect

Messerbad gains entry into the College of Sorcery for the year, despite his questionable background.

Reason1

He is already known to be an able student.

Reason2

He is already talented in fire and plant magics (STRONG).

Reason3

His old Magister is easily bribed.


Round

1

Argument

1.3.1

Type

YES, AND (+2)

Strength

7

Status

IN

Black Strike

(none)

Title

Messerbad Saves the Librarian

Description

Messerbad saves the life of the Librarian of the College of Sorcery, who happens to live in Arrilus' Quarter.

Effect

Messerbad makes an ally of the Librarian of the College of Sorcery in Hegger.

Reason1

Messerbad has the opportunity, as he worked with Pawnbroker in Arrilus' quarter.

Reason2

The Librarian is not skilled in combat spells, and cannot protect himself magically.

Reason3

The Librarian is a skittish sort, and is very grateful.


Round

1

Argument

1.4

Type

I DECLARE (+4)

Strength

5

Status

IN

Black Strike

(none)

Title

Yordan Meets New People, Makes New Friends

Description

Yordan spends a lot of his free time in social settings.

Effect

Yordan makes many acquaintences & contacts that will soon be very useful to him, especially to sell his artifacts.

Reason1

Yordan is a successful merchant (STRONG).

Reason2

Yordan is very good at interacting with people, as he is a good entertainer and card-player.

Reason3

Yordan is good at skulking and developing familiarity with new places.


Round

1

Argument

1.5

Type

I DECLARE (+4)

Strength

5

Status

IN

Black Strike

(none)

Title

Laerynthe Finds Employment

Description

Laerynthe contracts himself out to a wealthy merchant as a personal bodyguard.

Effect

Laerynthe is now employed, and will save 400 challock by the end of the year, and gains a minor ally.

Reason1

With all the crime in Hegger, wealthy folk would be foolish to not have bodyguards.

Reason2

Laerynthe has great swordsmanship, and is well-equipped with strange weapons (STRONG).

Reason3

Laerynthe has a letter of recommendation from the Constable of Trail.


Round

1

Argument

1.6

Type

I DECLARE (+4)

Strength

5

Status

IN

Black Strike

(none)

Title

Boromir Makes Friends

Description

Boromir gains status within the College of Sorcery.

Effect

Boromir gains favor with several influential Magisters.

Reason1

He is a good translator.

Reason2

He is quite adept at fire and air magics (STRONG).

Reason3

He is already a known person among the College Magisters.


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