Erik
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Erik
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Pyke
Jan 6, 2014 16:51:08 GMT -5
Post by Erik on Jan 6, 2014 16:51:08 GMT -5
The home of House Greyjoy, rulers of the Iron Islands since the fall of House Hoare.
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Erik
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Jan 6, 2014 16:54:50 GMT -5
Post by Erik on Jan 6, 2014 16:54:50 GMT -5
A grey dragon appeared in the sky to the east of Pyke, bearing Baelon Waters to treat with the Greyjoys. He circled the keep three times, before landing a distance away from the main gates. Baelon dismounted Seaskimmer and began walking toward the gatehouse. Seaskimmer waited patiently for him, a ways off from the road.
When he game within earshot of the gate, Baelon called to the guards, "I am Baelon Waters, brother to King Maegor II! I come to treat with the Lord Reaper of Pyke, in the name of His Grace!"
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Pyke
Jan 7, 2014 2:18:42 GMT -5
Post by The Gambler on Jan 7, 2014 2:18:42 GMT -5
There is a long wait before the iron portcullis slowly raises, those within likely having spent a considerable amount of time discussing the dragon that had just landed on their shores.
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Erik
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Jan 7, 2014 12:32:23 GMT -5
Post by Erik on Jan 7, 2014 12:32:23 GMT -5
Baelon walked slowly inside, intending to make the guards wait a bit in exchange for his own wait.
"Inform Lord Greyjoy that an emissary of the King has arrived," He told the first person that he saw, "I would meet with him at his convenience."
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Pyke
Jan 7, 2014 17:20:12 GMT -5
Post by The Gambler on Jan 7, 2014 17:20:12 GMT -5
Baelon is escorted across the covered stone walkway that connects the gatehouse to the great keep. Upon a dais in the main hall sits the Seastone Chair, made of a block of oily black stone carved into the shape of a kraken. Upon it sits Lord Harlan Greyjoy, his expression a queer mix of defiance and trepidation.
"I was assured that if our tithes were paid of time and ships did not disrupt royal trade, I would not see another dragon on my shores." he seethed. "So tell me, to what do I owe this...honor?"
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Erik
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Jan 7, 2014 22:00:38 GMT -5
Post by Erik on Jan 7, 2014 22:00:38 GMT -5
Baelon gave a short bow as he approached the dais.
"Lord Greyjoy, I come merely to offer you an opportunity. If you would rather see me off, only say so and I will fly back to Lannisport. But I was under the impression that the Ironborn were not the sort to shrink from a little bloodshed."
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Pyke
Jan 8, 2014 0:59:56 GMT -5
Post by The Gambler on Jan 8, 2014 0:59:56 GMT -5
"We do not shrink from it." Lord Harlan replied, fingers curling around the shaft of his mace. It was wrought of iron, blackened by the salt, topped with a kraken whose tentacles formed the flanges of the weapon. "When we have something to gain by shedding it."
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Erik
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Jan 8, 2014 6:02:23 GMT -5
Post by Erik on Jan 8, 2014 6:02:23 GMT -5
"And reaving the coastline held by the Faith Militant? Surely there is some profit in that."
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Pyke
Jan 8, 2014 6:05:14 GMT -5
Post by The Gambler on Jan 8, 2014 6:05:14 GMT -5
"Last I checked, they only hold the Arbor and Oldtown now." Harlan replied. "I am not foolhardy enough to send my remaining longships against the warships of the Redwyne Fleet."
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Erik
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Jan 8, 2014 15:42:55 GMT -5
Post by Erik on Jan 8, 2014 15:42:55 GMT -5
"Of course you aren't, and King Maegor would not be foolish enough to ask you to do so alone. There will be support, both ships and dragons. This is to be the final nail in the Faith Militant's coffin, Lord Greyjoy. I figured your men would be quite interested in plundering the Arbor, not to mention one of the richest cities in Westeros."
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Pyke
Jan 8, 2014 17:48:49 GMT -5
Post by The Gambler on Jan 8, 2014 17:48:49 GMT -5
"I've lived through all the years of this war." Harlan reminded, with clear skepticism. "There have been many 'final nails' in the Faith's coffin. Yet they persist...like some disease."
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Erik
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Jan 8, 2014 19:17:04 GMT -5
Post by Erik on Jan 8, 2014 19:17:04 GMT -5
"Indeed. Which is why we thought it best to seek the aid of the people most experienced in dealing with the disease that is the Andals and their faith." Baelon replied fiercely.
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Pyke
Jan 8, 2014 19:24:43 GMT -5
Post by The Gambler on Jan 8, 2014 19:24:43 GMT -5
"Yet you offer no bribe, other than a share in the plunder?" Harlan inquired.
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Erik
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Jan 8, 2014 20:32:32 GMT -5
Post by Erik on Jan 8, 2014 20:32:32 GMT -5
"I have more than a bribe to offer. I have an alliance. You have daughters, my lord?"
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Pyke
Jan 8, 2014 20:34:49 GMT -5
Post by The Gambler on Jan 8, 2014 20:34:49 GMT -5
"Two." was his laconic reply, arching an eyebrow at the question.
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Jan 8, 2014 20:55:27 GMT -5
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Post by Erik on Jan 8, 2014 20:55:27 GMT -5
"Then one of your daughters shall be free to marry one of the king's male relations, and the houses Greyjoy and Targaryen shall be bound by blood forevermore," Baelon explained, "which daughter and which Targaryen may be specified now, or later, as you prefer."
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Jan 8, 2014 20:56:48 GMT -5
Post by The Gambler on Jan 8, 2014 20:56:48 GMT -5
"And if I said the Crown Prince?" Harlan asked, a glint of avarice in his eyes.
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Post by Erik on Jan 8, 2014 21:27:01 GMT -5
Baelon shook his head. "The crown prince will be wedded to one of our own blood, as is our custom. But the king has a bevy of other relations, fine matches all."
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Post by The Gambler on Jan 8, 2014 23:28:42 GMT -5
"Perhaps you would have a recommendation then?" Harlan prodded, a flash of annoyance on his face. "We cannot be expected to familiarize ourselves with every greenlander."
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Erik
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Jan 9, 2014 5:31:40 GMT -5
Post by Erik on Jan 9, 2014 5:31:40 GMT -5
"Well, let me see. There is the King's nephew, Benjen, son of Aemon, the King's Justice. Valarr, Prince Maelys's son (Both of those would need a few years before they were old enough). The king's cousins, Baelor and Aerion, brothers to the late Lord Aenar. And of course there is myself, natural brother to the king."
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Jan 9, 2014 5:38:13 GMT -5
Post by The Gambler on Jan 9, 2014 5:38:13 GMT -5
"Which have dragons?" Harlan asked, that element clearly more important to him than ties of marriage to the Crown. "Besides yourself of course. I will not marry one of my kin to a bastard."
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Erik
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Jan 9, 2014 15:27:11 GMT -5
Post by Erik on Jan 9, 2014 15:27:11 GMT -5
Baelon did not let his anger rise at the comment - he was plenty used to such things. "Baelor rides Vriskaranea. Aerion rides Servys. And it comes to me that I had also forgotten Rhaegar, Aenar's son, now a man of seventeen or so. He rides Vermax."
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Jan 9, 2014 17:25:39 GMT -5
Post by The Gambler on Jan 9, 2014 17:25:39 GMT -5
"Tell me of the dragons." the old reaver asked, with a tone similar to a spoiled child asking about his Name Day gift. Which is largest?"
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Erik
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Jan 9, 2014 17:31:35 GMT -5
Post by Erik on Jan 9, 2014 17:31:35 GMT -5
"Servys, by far." Baelon answered. "The spawn of Balerion and Meraxes. A great red beast, more than three score years in age. One of the fiercest dragons living."
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Jan 9, 2014 17:39:13 GMT -5
Post by The Gambler on Jan 9, 2014 17:39:13 GMT -5
"Then you have my choice." Harlan said, clapping his hands together.
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all alone and also really bored 
Hopefully going to kickstart the festival too
Jul 3, 2014 12:43:09 GMT -5
Hopefully going to kickstart the festival too
Jul 3, 2014 12:43:09 GMT -5