This is a list of interactions with Karlsson.
Introduction[]
Herr Ritter, would you join me for a drink?
- Aye, why not. And what would a Swedish musketeer be doing in these lands?
- Nay, I have merely been discharged for a time.
- I served in the musket regiment of General Lennart Torstenson's, the finest commander in all of Sweden. I took part in the battle of Jankau, where we utterly defeated the very best of the German forces! Ah, those were the days!
- Our regiment was given leave in a prosperous town of Great Poland. We soldiers of His Majesty, King Carl, allowed ourselves to relax a little. And the tale that I sold my halberd to a trader is but a blatant lie! I mean, I can recall no such thing... Morning come, and word of it came to the regiment commander, and he relieved me of my soldier's patent. Yet I have not abandoned hope to re-enlist. I already prepared a petition, which I shall personally deliver to King Karl [sic]. However, the quarters of our august monarch moves with the army, and I squandered almost all my savings chasing after it."
- A soldier who fought under Torstenson himself can indeed be of use to me...
- Very well. But know that I am not only a good marksman and pikeman... I also manage prisoners well, and can help with collecting war trophies.
- Just keep in mind, in the Swedish army we are accustomed to regular meals and timely pay. And I shall not fight against my own nation, either. I do hope you understand.
- Very well. Prepare yourself for a journey, free lance. Let us see what you're worth.
- And one more thing. After I lost all my possessions, I had to sell my cuirass. Could you afford me 400 thaler in advance, that I might pay back to the usurer? Without a cuirass in battle, I would be worth little more than a turtle without a shell.
- There's 400 thaler in this purse. I hope you will work off this lone withyour loyal service.
- You must be mistaken, free lance. This is no royal regiment that I command.
- You should return to the Swedish army. We do not walk the same path.
- Just keep in mind, in the Swedish army we are accustomed to regular meals and timely pay. And I shall not fight against my own nation, either. I do hope you understand.
- Pardon me, but I am in hurry.
Reencounter[]
I wonder if you need a veteran free lance in your party?
Retirement[]
Herr (Kommandant/Kommandantin), but I must insist on canceling our agreement. The place of a soldier is not amongst mercenaries, but in the regular royal forces. May good fortune follow you, wherever your path takes you!
Rehire[]
(Herr/Dame) (player)! A few weeks in a musketeer regiment have been enough for me to understand my mistake. Instead of fighting, we were square-bashing all day, and when I returned from a leave just a little bit drunk, I received ten days of incarceration. Sitting in the cold wet basement, I recalled our campaigns as some of the happiest times in my life. I already bought some parchment and wrote a new contract. Would you kindly sign it?
Story: Vyborg[]
I was born and grew up in these lands.
Ah Vyborg, the great city of the Swedish crusaders, who arrived here in the XIII Century to bring the light of the Christian faith to the barbaric Karelian heathens. The first fortress here was erected in 1293 on the orders of king Tolhils Knutsen.
My city is under the watchful eye of God. In September of 1495, the fortress of Vyborg was besieged by the regiments of Ivan the Third, the Tsar of Moscow. And just when the city was preparing to lower its flags and open the gates, a cross appeared in the skies. The siege army, fearing God's wrath, fled the city. Our family has passed this tale from generation to generation.
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Priest Spasokukotsky[]
To be frank, if there is an upright man amongst us, it is surely Priest Spasokukotsky. Even though I am a Lutheran, I consider him a holy father. Especially after that communion when him, when he and I finished off a wood-o-wine full of good Tokay.
Our holy father is also quite useful in battle, as you have no doubt noticed. Last time he yelled such swears and curses that the enemy's horses lost their speed.
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Algirdas[]
Herr Kommandant, forgive me for being frank -- but that Lithuanian parvenu Algirdas gives me no peace. He imagines himself an officer and demands I be his servant.
I am a Swedish free lance, and I answer only to he who pays my wages. My sword is for sale, but not my honor. If this continues, I shall have to part ways with you.
Tepes[]
(herr/dame) (player)! I must note that this Tepes is rather suspicious. He does not enjoy the sunlight, wanders about the camp at night, and behaves strangely in general.
Once I awoke and saw his pale face and teeth above me. I do not enjoy standing under the same banner as a vampire.