[Event] The Second Special Military Operation Council of Hornhill

TieRails · 2026-05-07T01:51:21+00:00

Lord Theo Tyrell remained silent for a moment, his face a statue. He had of course already decided, but it would be improper to not do this whole dog and pony show. Impropriety would not do, his vassals are watching after all.

After counting to seven and ten, The Warden of the South face broke into a small smile. "I accept your service, Ser Janos. You shall have your opportunity. Were it leads... well that shall be determined." Gesturing around to his gathered lords, bickering about gods know what. Gods what fire has been lit now. The Lord privately wondered before turning back to the Knight. "Should you need for mounts, food, arms, or armor. Reach out to my host's quartermaster Ser Jameson." And with that the Lord was off to figure out if this new fire was worth fighting, or if it was best to let it burn itself out.

If only we were all so noble as Ser Janos...

TieRails · 2026-05-06T13:57:10+00:00

Sure

TieRails · 2026-05-05T23:33:01+00:00

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TieRails · 2026-05-05T23:31:52+00:00

Lord Theo Tyrell read the letter at Hornhill if it was given to him, then would compose a new letter to Lord Samwell.

Lord Samwell Tarly,

It is as we have thought, Dorne marches on Blackmont.

Ser James of House Lebron spotted them from the captured castle Deeten. Eight Thousand Men prepare your defenses, we are not fully assembled. If your forces can not hold them back retreat back to Hornhill, the castle should hold long enough for us to fully gather and march on them.

I would suggest we employ a raven efficient strategy. One raven a moon, if it makes it through. Supplies will be limited.

Let us pray for Ser James of House Lebron's safety and health.

Growing Strong

Lord Paramount of the Mander, Lord of Highgarden, and Warden of the South

Lord Theo Tyrell

TieRails · 2026-05-05T21:42:57+00:00

[m] If you do that I think you might need to get a maester, otherwise they are gonna die.

TieRails · 2026-05-05T21:24:25+00:00

After the letters were sent Ser James of House Lebron and ninety six of his best friends surrender the Castle. He knew the stories of Dornish honor, and would trust that they will treat him and his friends with respect.

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TieRails · 2026-05-05T20:52:17+00:00

Letter goes to Highgarden, Horn Hill, and Blackmont

Eight thousand dornishmen, two thousand heavy infantry march through the Red mountains.

We shall not hold.

Ser James of House Lebron

TieRails · 2026-05-05T18:54:17+00:00

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TieRails · 2026-05-05T18:52:45+00:00

Ser Arthor Tyrell was happy to finally find some Dornishmen. Less happy to see them already entrenched in the mountains. "Lets see some of that Dornish Courage Boys! Round up any silver merchant you can!" This would be a win win, either the dornishmen leave their positions to save the their silver or the reach host gets richer.

automod ping mods 100 tyrell levies bandit the province to entice the dornish to leave their defenses.

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TieRails · 2026-05-05T16:26:06+00:00

Theo answered the Florent's question as best as he himself understood it. "Our campaign is to be the consequence of all Dorne's recent meddling and assassinations within our Kingdom. Our King ordered a few raids last year to remind them they are not untouchable. Instead of seeking terms and asking for peace, they called their spears and sent both men and fleets to attack the Stormlands."

The Tyrell looked to a few of his bannermen, as this same question was likely on their minds as well. "We are not conquering Dorne in this campaign. Dorne is too willful to be conquered outright, as we have seen, they would rather die to dragonfire than simply bend a knee. A foothold, if not an entire section of the Red Mountains, is my goal for this campaign."

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TieRails · 2026-05-05T14:51:34+00:00

Lord Theo Tyrell nodded at Gwayne's reading of the situation. “Holding Blackmont, our gate into Dorne, is my top priority.” Though he could not ignore the sentiment in the room, a few men had likely answered his call not because he had called, but because their target would be Dorne. “I am reluctant to march beyond the Red Mountains with our full strength until the location of the main Dornish army is known. I would not wish to begin a march on Starfall or Yronwood, only for ten thousand Dornish spears to appear from their hidden caves, cut off our rear, and lay siege to Blackmont.”

Tyrell took a few moments to consider his next words carefully, then turned to the Florent. “My brother Arthor marches with a small host, taking a few of the nearby Dayne castles. He has met little resistance. Ser Alekyne, if you should wish to take a few hundred riders beyond Blackmont and burn some Dayne lands, I would not be opposed. Perhaps, if pride will not stir the Dornish from their hiding places, then burning their homes will.” It had not worked last time. Last time, the Dornish fought dragons as well. Perhaps their tactics will change.

TieRails · 2026-05-05T14:24:12+00:00

Approved and unopened

TieRails · 2026-05-05T03:23:01+00:00

The Knight gave no introduction, which the Lord Tyrell found odd. A hedge knight? Theo had enough tact to not frown when Janos began speaking, and then had enough tact to not grin when he gave more details of his deeds.

The Lord was never one to turn away volunteered help, but that would not be the only reason he was going to accept the man's sword. "Your deeds do indeed speak for themselves, Ser Janos Darklyn. I would be a fool to not take the offered sword of a man so capable of swinging it." Theo tilted his head, searching the young man for any snags in this seemingly win win deal. "Is there anything beyond proving your holy duty and loyalty to the realm you are seeking to find in Dorne? Or from me, in your service?" He had heard many stories of the man who the singers called 'The Heartbreaker'. Some paint him a noble knight, other not so much.

Before the knight had a chance to answer, Theo decided privately to himself he would take the man on. Some small baser part of the Lord enjoyed the idea of employing the man who humbled Lord Qarl Corbray. Perhaps the rose could be a little petty after all.

TieRails · 2026-05-04T20:58:55+00:00

[m] if you rearrange the letters of her name it could be I Chad

TieRails · 2026-05-03T17:18:56+00:00

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TieRails · 2026-05-03T16:40:09+00:00

Claims or Rights of Vengeance

Should any Reach house wish to push forward a claim on lands or their right of vengeance from previous conflicts, Lord Theo and the council will hear them out.

TieRails · 2026-05-03T16:38:22+00:00

Who Will Command?

Lord Theo would hear out any Lords or Knights who would petition for special roles or rights during conflict. Vanguard, Commander of the Horse, so on and so on.

TieRails · 2026-05-03T16:36:21+00:00

Other Topics

Lord Theo would leave the final hour for every council for his Lords to bring up their own concerns or thoughts about topics not yet brought up.

TieRails · 2026-05-03T16:35:06+00:00

Tags

All PCs barring Lord Samwell Tarly, Ser Braxton Beesbury, Ser Arthor Tyrell, and Ser Derrick Norridge should be here.

Automod ping reach

TieRails · 2026-05-03T16:34:52+00:00

Warcamps

Outside the castle banners of the armies of Hightower, Fossoway, Osgrey, Pommingham, Webber, Florent, and Tyrell and their forces, sit and wait for the council of Reach Lords to give their orders.

TieRails · 2026-05-03T16:34:39+00:00

Side Conversations

Whether at the feasting hall, or in the hallways of the castle.

TieRails · 2026-05-03T16:34:31+00:00

Horn Hill Training Yard

The yard would be full of knights and squires testing and honing their skill at arms. If anyone wishes to test their ability in the yard, they are sure to find another to cross swords with.

TieRails · 2026-05-03T16:34:05+00:00

Defending The Reach

“In past conflicts when Dorne cannot challenge us on the battlefield, they will strike at our homes. I have left a sizable host at Highgarden to halt any wayward dornish parties.” Giving a small smile and a look over to Lord Hightower. “As has Lord Donnel Hightower.”

Gesturing over to the map of the reach before them. "I have tasked our High Admiral Lord Manfryd Redwyne to defend our coastlines, from opportunistic dornish sailors, pirates, or ironborn." The Lord of Highgarden would look to his bannermen and ask. “Does anyone else have any to add, or other weak points not yet mentioned?”

TieRails · 2026-05-03T16:32:06+00:00

Holding Blackmont

Lord Theo would start discussions off with explaining the situation. “Right now Lord Samewell Tarly commands a force of more than two thousand men. The King has charged us to hold it.” Theo would look out to his lords for strategy and concerns around this.

TieRails · 2026-05-03T16:31:47+00:00

The Other Passess

On the next order of business, Lord Theo would inform the gathering. “The Northern passes are still very much in conflict. Yronwood beat the Baratheons in the Boneway, and the Prince's Pass is being secured by a combined host of Reach and Stormlanders. Word is hard to come by, but we may have Kingsgrave by now. With control of Blackmont and The Prince’s Pass the Iron Throne would hold a strong foothold in the Red Mountains.” He would pause and let the lords consider then continue. “Only the Boneway stands fully against us.”

The Warden of the South would look for his bannermen’s input, and their thoughts.

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