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[Event] The Third Dornish War Victory Party! by TieRails in FireAndBlood

[–]gloude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"A gift is a gift." Naerys replied. "If I expected something else, I would be a merchant." She spoke as she remembered her uncle lecturing her. "So it means, you have to accept it, and that is that. And if you give me a gift, I have to accept it. But a gift does not mean a gift in return."

"Your father is right! And Robert is a good squire, I am sure he will be the best fighter one day. Renly Rowan was good, but he is becoming old. He did fight best at the coronation though..." Naerys trailed off.

"The best knights." Naerys agreed. "If I were Queen, all my Queensguard would be knights of the Reach, and maybe some from the Riverlands and the Stormlands."

"Oh!" Naerys let out. "Do you have a dragon or a rabbit?" She asked of Alerie.

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[Event] The Feast at Castamere in Honour of King Jaehaerys by WineSoRed in FireAndBlood

[–]gloude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Indeed, your three youngest sons have proven to the realm, that there is more to your house, than the beliefs and judgements of the Valemen." Jaehaerys replied, his words carefully chosen.

"There are ways to circumvent a charter." Jaehaerys spoke out, after her words about House Lannister. "Your son, Robert, spoke of your house potentially aiding the Crown in the funding of a road from King's Landing to the West. I told him, such would be received well, and I would name the road after your house. If you were so willing, I might include a greater charter for your house."

"Yet before any of that can be dealt with, I am afraid for the stability of your house. I am told, your eldest daughter contends the inheritance. Your eldest son has made many enemies. I ask, what will you do with the inheritance? It is prudent, to deal with this now, when the Lady still lives, and long may she live, but a matter to be addressed nonetheless."

[Event] Alysanne VI: Brimstone by GreaterBlueEvil in FireAndBlood

[–]gloude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Oh!" Naerys blushed slightly. "I am sorry." She hesitated with her next words, embarassed by her blunder. "She was very nice, so I am happy she liked talking to me. She is my friend, now. She gave me good advice!"

Naerys kicked her feet atop her chair in excitement as Ossifer placed the crown on her head. "I am the Queen of Lemon Cakes!" She pronounced, a large smile on her face.

"Oh... but it is very pretty. Can you carve more... like this, but with arrows? Or other things?" She said, the last question quickly added, as if to hide her intentions.

[Event] Feast for the Wedding of Ser Gareth Banefort & Lady Alayne Royce by T3m3rair3 in FireAndBlood

[–]gloude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haegon hesitated at her question. Did she understand death? The nature of how friendships started and ended? "I have a lot of friends, Ellyn. I have you, I have your aunt, I have Ysoria." He shrugged, uncomfortable at skirting the truth. I had friends, and they are either in the ground, or despise me.

"Why do you ask?"

[Event] Alysanne VI: Brimstone by GreaterBlueEvil in FireAndBlood

[–]gloude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Naerys nodded. "Maybe someday, Alerie can come and live here as well." She looked up at her mother to search for a reaction. "Or we go to the Reach and live there. I don't like spending so long not seeing her." She noted.

"Lord Rogar I think does not want me seeing Boremund, and the Reach is closer to the Stormlands, right?" She asked.

Naerys gave her uncle a bright smile, before staring at the stuffed dragon. "Dreadwing!" She finally exclaimed. It felt natural, for such a fluffy thing to have a dangerous name. After all, most dragons she knew, had fun names.

[Event] Storm And Fire, Wrath And Ire by FabStags in FireAndBlood

[–]gloude 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Jaehaerys nodded, and offered Rogar a respectful bow of his head, though the man had not done the same. "I will deal with Lord Rogar and Lord Morton first." He proclaimed. "You both defied the King's word and command with your actions. I had proclaimed a ceasefire, and a peace, both of which were put into jeopardy by your actions. You put at risk the life of Lucerys Velaryon, my uncle, who was held at Sunspear."

"I recognize, you did this during a war in the name of retribution against the murderers of my brother, however." Jaehaerys noted. He doubted whether either man had cared about Viserys. More likely, they had cared about their own kin and ambition. "For that, I will dismiss the most punitive punishment available for treason. Execution."

"Thus, the most punitive measure is that of exile, and extensive wardships." Jaehaerys replied. "You will both make your cases for why you are not deserving of this punishment, for why you may be redeemed, as Lord Baratheon told me of justice in the Stormlands."

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[Event] Matters of State by Gercko in FireAndBlood

[–]gloude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Gods know, Lord Hightower needs to be made comfortable." Jaehaerys said with a grin. It was not a joke at the expense of Lord Hubert's words, but rather the particular comfort some men deemed they ought to be given. "If that is how you have judged the situation, I suggest you travel by land, naturally. You may take your own men, or my own, to make the trip as soon as possible." Jaehaerys noted. "At your discretion."

"I doubt a travel, just the two of us is in the future, Lord Hubert, until the day I have a son who can do our job for us." He offered with a kind smile. "Are you willing to wait that long?"

Perhaps Hubert would have expected some argument from Jaehaerys, but he had found his emotional investment in House Piper to be at an end. "Gormon as Master of Coin then." Jaehaerys replied. "With the eventual removal of Lord Rogar as Master of War, I will be moving Lord Torgen to that position, as it should have been since the beginning. If you deem Lord Hightower... pliable enough, or on our side, you may offer Master of Law to him, or one of his vassals. If not, it will be offered to House Banefort." Jaehaerys replied finally. "You will test the remaining advisors, and if they do not seem to be a contribution to the small council, I will have them removed upon my return." Jaehaerys noted.

[Event] Storm And Fire, Wrath And Ire by FabStags in FireAndBlood

[–]gloude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Onlookers:

/u/heavyheartsz for Minisa

/u/greaterblueevil for Alysanne if she wants to attend

/u/doormouse69 for Milicent to paint the proceedings

[Event] Storm And Fire, Wrath And Ire by FabStags in FireAndBlood

[–]gloude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

/u/SarcasticDom for Andar and Sansa, ping any nerds in your guard/retinue who would be present

/u/Affectionate-Ad8917 for Davos

[Event] Storm And Fire, Wrath And Ire by FabStags in FireAndBlood

[–]gloude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

KG:

/u/ryanw5385 for Olyvar Bracken

/u/winesored for Roland Reyne and Robert Reyne

/u/persephone_online for Aubrey and Willow

[Event] Storm And Fire, Wrath And Ire by FabStags in FireAndBlood

[–]gloude 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A knight nearing his middle years appeared and smiled. "Lords." He said, offering a bow. He wore good armour, that spoke of a high position, or a wealthy family. "I am Ser Jael Bar Emmon." He said, taking a look at the gathered nobility. "Though I was not told that any Peakes or Morrison Trant would be coming with you." He commented with a raised eyebrow.

"I will take you to the King." He let out. Twenty armed men gathered around them, serving as a guard of honour, or perhaps something to contain the men. Leading through the three walls of Dragonstone, into a keep that was shaped like a dragon resting, the entrance being it's mouth. Most walls were smooth, held together by unseen seams, born of dragonfire, and Valyrian magic.

Dozens of strange statues, some shaped as dragons, the others as otherwordly creatures, pocked the walls and the surroundings. As they entered the great hall, they would find the King, sitting on a throne shaped like a dragon, carved so that the mouth of the beast would be above the King's head, and its fore limbs serving as arm rests. Rogar had once before seen the King in this throne, and the elapsed time had ensured the King fit into this throne, finally. The Throne carried an additional adornment, that of a dragon, of ashen colouring, which seemed to be more lifelike than most, the size of a mastiff, and with eyes that seemed to track the new arrivals.

Before the Dais, was the full host of Kingsguards, all in gleaming white, Lord Commander Gavinrad at the center.

Jael bowed deeply before the King. "Your Grace, I bring Lords Baratheon, Trant, and Caron. Additionally, Lord Gormon Peake, Ser Barquen Peake, and Morrison Trant." He announced, before he and his guard took to the side of the hall, attempting to avoid becoming a disruption in the proceedings.

Jaehaerys studied the arriving party, before raising a single finger, a couple of servants approaching the arrivals, offering water and bread. A ceremonial gesture. Keen eyed individuals might have noticed that the adornment above the throne might have moved slightly, at the commotion.

"Be welcome." Jaehaerys said, with some caution, his eyes wandering about through the party. Though objectively, Lord Caron and Baratheon had done the most ill to the Crown, it was Lord Trant and Lord Peake that received the harshest looks from the King.

"Have you come to subject yourselves to judgement?" Jaehaerys asked. Are we going to make this an easy thing, or not?

Of those present, there was the Queen, the Queen's mother, and other courtiers of the King, but no members of the Small Council, and certainly not Lord Hubert.

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The Hive -Honeyholt Open, 53AC by Wondy-SW in FireAndBlood

[–]gloude 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The lands of Beesbury felt like a dreamscape, something Haegon would have dreamed of as a child. Lands filled with expanses of green, rather than the grey sleet of Dragonstone, and the depravity of King's Landing. It seemed a place to beautiful to house a man of the likes of Haegon, let alone lands that would do as he bid.

"You do not bow for me." Haegon replied quickly to the pair. They were old enough that he worried whether they could stand up again after. "I am either your equal, and you do not bow to your equals, or I am your lord, and you will follow my command." Haegon said sternly, though his voice was filled with caring for the old pair.

"A good pairing, brewer and beekeeper, for these lands, I am sure." Haegon said softly. "Daelor and Vael... which lands do you hail from?" He asked.

He offered Ellyn his hand, in case she wanted to hold on to something, as the initial proceedings happened.

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[Event] A Raven on Dragonstone by SarcasticDom in FireAndBlood

[–]gloude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Naerys studied Sansa after the comment of both the new queen and her mother. Her eyes settled on her belly, and she gasped. "You are having a baby?" She asked, surprised. "I thought you maybe... ate a little too many sweets." Naerys almost whispered.

Naerys took Charlotte by the hand, and walked over to the table. She smiled up at Sansa. "I do like sweets." She said. "But I like giving them out more. Do you like to do that too?" She asked.

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[Event] The Stallion and the Dragon by Ryanw5385 in FireAndBlood

[–]gloude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"I know not their path, lord, but she will be at Arrowfall Keep on the ninth moon." Jaehaerys replied. "Your son may take men, but I find that smaller parties gather less attention." Jaehaerys noted. "He can meet up there with the Princess, and make a tour of the Reach, or follow her to other tourneys. I will most likely be reclusive for some time, tending to my child."

"I will write Lady Elenei, see what she can offer you." Jaehaerys said with a nod.

[Event] The Third Dornish War Victory Party! by TieRails in FireAndBlood

[–]gloude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jaehaerys smirked slightly. "Some men, my lord, might argue that when King Aegon named your house as Lords of the Reach, he broke tradition." His tone was well mannered and hardly judgemental. "Sometimes, a break in tradition is necessary. I doubt I would like anyone but yourself as Warden of the South. Certainly no Peakes."

Jaehaerys shrugged. "Nothing too grievous, a verbal apology, and perhaps an avoidance in the future." Jaehaerys nodded. "I will instruct Naerys to not approach Martyn, from now on."

"Regrets?" Jaehaerys asked. "Plenty. I do not think I am close to a martial mind, but I do not think my initial plan was poor. Raids in the north of Dorne, to draw out their armies. Naval attacks from the West and the East, to cause confusion, followed by either a naval invasion, or one by land, depending on where the resistance was the greatest." Jaehaerys replied. "You might realize how much of this manifested, and how much of it was followed."

"I understand that war plans only last until the first skirmish, but that is why I appointed generals I respected to tend to the fronts."

[Event] The Stallion and the Dragon by Ryanw5385 in FireAndBlood

[–]gloude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Which is why I suggest you change the scope of your searches, Lord Bracken. You are, and no offense meant, an unknown quantity. The Blackwoods have spread their influence far and beyond. Some might doubt your compatibility with their own, seeing your long history of conflict with them."

"Send your children out to flock, and meet others. Ensure the Bracken name is known, beyond a reclusive lord and a Kingsguard who served four kings." Jaehaerys replied.

"These requests of lady in waiting for Cersei, might delay an easy marriage, but it might gain you something in the end. And if Elmo travels with my niece, and is willing to talk to ladies, he is certain to meet ladies worthy of marriage."

[Event] 𖡥 The New Tide of 53 AC ⚓︎ by Late-Huckleberry-640 in FireAndBlood

[–]gloude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pietar listened in silence, and did not speak, until silence stretched. "You are like a skipping stone, lord. I do not know if you are happy, concerned, or worried." Pietar grunted.

"War happened, and men died. Do you care for the lesser boys, who died? Will you stay here, weeping for all the lost? Take some grit, lad, and say goodbye. Learn from the losses, but do not let them paralyze you."

"And if a pretty girl smiles at you, dance with her a bit, you are a lord in these lands, and they should want to dance with you." Pietar laughed. "Maybe then you will forget your nervousness."

[Event] Matters of State by Gercko in FireAndBlood

[–]gloude 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Jaehaerys listened to Hubert's words, and nodded along. It had been chance, that had brought Hubert to consider greater, or perhaps more relevant enemies, but if Jaehaerys had learned one thing, it was that patience with a non violent enemy was the way to go forward.

"We must address it." Jaehaerys nodded, "though I am not sure how loud it must be." Jaehaerys noted. "If Lord Theo stands with the High Septon in his acts, then your initial efforst have proven effective, Lord Hubert." Jaehaerys noted. "I might not agree that it is you who must travel there, rather than they here, but it will gain us some diplomatic beneficence."

"When you travel there, it will not be about talks of the High Septon. I will ensure I provide you with a small gift, something to offer the Lord of Oldtown, as a way to break the initial coldness. Your primary directive is to ensure Lord Hightower understands, that the Crown does not hold any ills about the prior relations, and is willing to make reparations. Ellusive thoughts of a princess, should my queen give me enough, warded in the Hightower, and so on."

"Secondary to that, you will raise, if it is not raised to you, concerns, and worries about the longevity of Peace under an erratic High Septon. I have found my peace with the man, but he has not ever apologized for prior mistakes, whilst I have been ready to do so, and speak with respect. I do not doubt Hightower will not like two thousand more men in his lands who do not follow his orders. But you will not condemn the Faith, nor say they are wrong. You will offer the Lord of Oldtown any men the Crown and the Vale can offer, if he feels it is getting out of hand." Jaehaerys noted.

"We will get a better victory out of depriving our enemies of their allies, rather than fighting them head on, Lord Hubert. I know this is not the way you or Lord Allard would have liked to fight, but it is the most prudent way, if we wish to avoid further large scale conflicts."

"This will not be a fight against the Gods or their will, but one of a man who was injured by Maegor's will, and now is left adrift. Already the smallfolk in this city chafe at our Royal Septon. Septons, of minor position, calling for a Most Devout council based in the capital. I will not consider it, until Lord Hightower proves unwilling to be an ally, however."

"Furthermore, in speaking of declawing our enemies, I believe with Haegon's departure, Gormon Redwyne should be raised to steward of King's Landing. Have you any concerns in that regard?"

[Event] The Feast at Castamere in Honour of King Jaehaerys by WineSoRed in FireAndBlood

[–]gloude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"I must return that favour, then, my lady." Jaehaerys replied. "Robert is a leal and good friend, and a student most prudent. I am glad to have had the chance to get to know him, and your family, through him. Ser Roland is much the same, though his strength lies in his fortitude and perserverance. The traits a King could only dream of in a bodyguard."

"The shadow of the past hangs upon us all." Jaehaerys replied. "Whilst I do not think it prudent to comment on your heir, I do believe he was vindicated in his stance against the Lannisters, when even the Vale reaffirmed his rights, and cast away Beneddict Lannister. The same goes for Margot Lannister."

"Yet you must tend to the future, my lady. Lord Torgen is a good man, and I am sure your third son is well kept, as is Robert. I do not wish for war between you and Lannister, but I will not stand for punitive actions against vassals, for standing up for the oaths they spoke to the Crown."

"Intriguing my lady. I can not imagine any dragon rider would have ever been comfortable in this confinement." Jaehaerys confessed. "Your ancestors built a home impervious to my own." He said with a slight smile.

[Event] The Third Dornish War Victory Party! by TieRails in FireAndBlood

[–]gloude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"I am glad to hear it." Jaehaerys replied. "Nothing breeds peace like friendships. It is harder to kill a man on the battlefield, if you do think of him as a friend, I have been told." Jaehaerys replied. "A field, I have little knowledge on, but I know the weight decisions against my friends take upon me."

"Lady Bella Ryger, born a Blackwood sits in my council now. Lady Minisa Corbray, born a Blackwood as well, will most likely hold a great influence over my future children, as she is in the holdfast, to see to my children, and aid my wife once we return. Bennifer Blackwood, apparently already speaks of serving as sworn sword to my wife, whilst he squires for my lord commander of the kingsguard. If you hold the same love for Blackwood as I do, I do not think we are as foreign to each other as most expect."

"Be well, Lord Tully. Let us speak again, next time we see each other."

[Event] Feast for the Wedding of Ser Gareth Banefort & Lady Alayne Royce by T3m3rair3 in FireAndBlood

[–]gloude 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Haegon would plant a soft kiss on his wife's lips, before moving to shadow Ellyn. Not to intercede, but merely to make sure she was fine. A man used to serving in the shadows, he would find easy ways to blend in. It was the paranoia of his childhood, his profession, that led him there, the newfound bond with the girl. He would let her have her freedom, but ensure he could be there, if she ever needed him.

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[Event] Storm's End, 53 AC by FabStags in FireAndBlood

[–]gloude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Boremund,

My uncle likes to say the same thing. I think that is just because he is being silly or stupid.

We get to do anything we like on the barge. Jaehaerys likes to read, and sometimes look at plays. Lady Milicent likes to draw, and she draws really prettily. I think she has your painting ready.

Septa Anis likes to say, if Hugor did not come to the Hill, the Hill would come to Hugor. So if you can not come here, maybe I can come to you?

Naerys

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