The Winter Phase

Winter is the time for rest, recuperation, and character growth. During this time, knights engage in training, amorous pursuits, and gossip. In game terms, the players perform character updating. Although most military activity stops for the winter, people still are active as they gather for feasts and holy days. These meetings are of major importance; a lord often calls his vassals to feast at his castle, or travels through the snow to visit each of them at their own holdings. Thus, most of the wintertime is spent in socially oriented scenarios, if any at all. Gamemasters might wish to run more typical scenarios during the winter; however, if so, they will have to rule as to whether the normal opportunities for training are available during that same year or lost due to the characters being in action instead.

The Winter Phase is formalized into these steps, which should be handled in the order listed.

1. Perform Solo Scenarios (If applicable)

2. Roll for Experience (if applicable)

3. Check for Aging (if applicable)

4. Check Economic Circumstances

5. Make Stable Rolls

6. Make Family Rolls

7. Undergo Training and Practice

8. Compute Glory

9. Add Bonuses from Glory (if applicable)