Hooded Man



This is a Forest exploration event. It offers the chance to recruit Eustache to the family's camp.

Inspect
You see a hooded man sitting near a camp fire. His fancy clothes are covered in mud and blood, and he is wearing a big golden cross shaped pendant. He seems to be lost in his thoughts when he notices your presence. In an instant, he puts his hand to his belt, watching you out of the corner of his eyes. Then he loosens up, and gives you a big smile.

Talk
Bonjour my friend! Take a seat, take a seat! I'll gladly share a place near my humble fire. You are not one of Bjorn's lackeys, I presume? You'd already be yelling at me sword in hand... And you'd soon swim in a pool of your own blood, if so. I may not look like it, but I have some experience with the sword myself.

I come in peace. We don't want any trouble.

... We'll be friends then! I knew you didn't look like a vulgar thief. These fiends, I just can't stand them. But may I ask you something? You said "we", meaning that you have friends of your own? Tell me they are not hiding nearby to ambush me, right...

We made a camp not far from here, we are a handful of good-willing people.

Marvelous my friend! That's extraordinary news! You see this lonely situation I am in is starting to get on my nerves. You'd enjoy my company very much my friend. You'll see, I am full of... resources. Take me with you... Pretty please?

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 *  Why not. 

Why not. You'll have to do your share of work though.

I'm moved to tears by your kindness, my friend! I'm Eustache by the way. I'm a... Monk... Christian monk. You know, the one true God, churches, et cetera, et cetera... Lead the way. You won't regret to have me on board, I promise.

Eustache follows you back to camp, with a smile. He's now part of your community, for better and worse.

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 *  He doesn't seem reliable. 

Sorry no. I don't trust you.

My friend! You don't want me on board? You're making a terrible mistake...Adieu, "friend". You know where to find me if you remember where your heart is.