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Les Petites Bêtes Soyeuses
Points Arising for March 1677
Players' deadline for April 1677 is 9th January 2026
I'm pleased to say that I've now heard from Bob Blanchett (ZUT) and he's "in rehab [following] a fall". Get well soon, Bob. And ZUT will be floated as needed.
Here are some mechanical details from the trials. Justin Thyme had three witnesses in his defence and +4 from influence. With nothing from the prosecution side, this made the die roll required for conviction 18. Not going to happen on 2d6. Louis Severin Descartes had no defence witnesses and +12 from favours used. Still nothing from the prosecution, so that's a 23 required!
The Jacques As Memorial Stakes will take place in week 4 of April. This is a horse race sponsored by Prinny in memory of the late Minister of State. The prize pot will be 5,000 Crowns this year. If in doubt, check the Horse Race rules in the LPBS house rules.
Absent friends
The following did not get orders to me and suffered the consequences.
Grégory Meurant (IP) continues to be floated.
No orders from Bob Blanchett (ZUT) - 2 turns missed, so sent to a Frontier regiment. (But not for long.)
Notes
It is worth sending orders in even if they're a day or two late: it's possible I can still action the orders and will probably be able to use any press. It also reassures me that you're still out there.
Orders (and press) should be emailed to the LPBS orders e-mail address - you'll get an automated response when the message arrives in my mailbox. Please give your name and your character's name and specify actions in full detail. If you want a query answered before the deadline, please use the main LPBS email address.

Les Petites Bêtes Soyeuses