Scenario 29: To Claim a Throne
The Third Age progressed ever onward but troubles still occurred in every domain. Even the Rule of Helm Hammerhand was troubled as not all the lords in his domain respected or heeded him, chief of these being Freca, the lord of the West-march. So when a witas-gemót (meeting of all the Rohan lords) was called by Freca, something outside the norm where only the Rohan King could call this meeting, all would arrive to see what Freca hoped to gain, much to the ire of Helm. Freca, looking to raise his own and his houses station, planned to offer marriage between his Son Wulf and Helm's daughter Hera, acceptance would join their houses, refusal would allow him to undermine Helm with claims he is both weak and making Rohan weaker. Through the surprise, arguments and insults a physical challenge was declared by Helm. Unable to back down now Freca followed Helm outside for a brawl. Forces of Good: Helm Hammerhand, King of Rohan Forces of Evil: Freca, Lord of the West-march Additionally, the ...