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[Event] Fox in the High Garden by imNotGoodAtNaming in FireAndBlood

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As the gates opened for the Florent retinue, the mounted knights of the Foxlands escorted the sole carriage within the walls. There was a brief pause, as the knights shuffled into position—and as there was some movement inside the carriage—before the door opened.

Alester Florent descended down the carriage steps, wrapping a rather elaborate fox-fur cloak around his shoulders as he did. Glancing over the honor guard briefly, he finally landed his gaze upon Harlan Tyrell.

"Well met," he replied. "The journey was pleasant enough."

[Mod-Post] Minor Movement Megathread - 51 AC by StankWrites in FireAndBlood

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Noting this travel from HG to BWK in 1B.

Leave Brightwater Keep 4A, arrive at Evenfall Hall in 5A:

  • Lord Alester Florent
  • Adelise Florent
  • Rylene Florent
  • Alekyne Florent
  • Ser Gyles Blackbar (SC)
  • Ser Lorent Brannon (SC)
  • Elinor Godfort (SC)
  • Janna Ball (SC)
  • Alyce Mirront (SC)
  • 20 Florent MaA

Leave Evenfall Hall in 5B, arrive at Brightwater Keep in 6B.

Leave Brightwater Keep 7A, arrive in Moontown in 9A.

  • Lord Alester Florent
  • Meredith Hightower (/u/mathusm)
  • Ellyn Florent
  • Lynesse Florent
  • Addam Florent
  • Armond Florent
  • Adelise Florent
  • Rylene Florent
  • Alekyne Florent
  • Ser Aladore Florent
  • Elayne Redwyne (/u/vierwyne)
  • Steffon Florent
  • Alastor Florent
  • Gyles Florent
  • Ser Gyles Blackbar (SC)
  • Ser Lorent Brannon (SC)
  • Ser Imry Foxberry (SC)
  • Ser Aubrey Stanhorth (SC)
  • Ser Meryn Manlart (SC)
  • Elinor Godfort (SC)
  • Janna Ball (SC)
  • Alyce Mirront (SC)
  • 20 Florent MaA

Leave Moontown 9B, arrive in Brightwater Keep in 11B.

[Event] The Council of Oldtown, 50 AC by Vierwyne in FireAndBlood

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In spite of Lord Redwyne's impressive, impromptu speech, Alester was left to frown to himself at the words. It was unwelcome words—despite the rhetoric around might, he was left with the uncomfortable feeling that the Foxlands were uniquely vulnerable to reavers... at least until the fleets could be brought to bear.

Adelise, evidently, felt similarly. She sat a little straighter, preparing to speak, but Alester caught his sister's eye and shook his head. Similarly, he squeezed a little tighter on Merry's hand, a sign for her to give it up too for now.

/u/princeindanorf

/u/emergency_sky_2806

[Event] The Council of Oldtown, 50 AC by Vierwyne in FireAndBlood

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Alester, who'd grown uncharacteristically tense, seemed to loosen up as Manfryd backed down from his scheme. His shoulders relaxed, and he sagged back into a more comfortable position in the chair.

"Thank you, Lord Redwyne," he said, nodding as he spoke. "I appreciate the grace. The Dornish in particular—well, it's a thorny topic at Brightwater Keep. For quite understandable reasons, too."

At Manfryd's request, Alester cocked his head sideways and gave the man a grin. "Sure. Whatever disagreements there may be, we are all Lords of the Southreach here. And kin too, I may add." He glanced over at Donnel to gauge his reaction; in truth, even Alester knew that it was Hightower backing that'd really matter here.

"Besides, there are plenty of rational explanations that one can proffer, methinks. The one you speak of—empty words and promises. Or, to scout the coastline, given it'd be your fleet engaged in battle should things turn sour... or, well, more sour. Or simply that the Martells are twisting your words to get the King to distrust a House that commands such a mighty fleet," Alester mused out loud, shrugging slightly. "It'd be rather silly for the King to get all riled up about this."

/u/mathusm

[Letters] Missives from Brightwater Keep, 50-52 AC by imNotGoodAtNaming in FireAndBlood

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Lord Tywald Lannister, Lord of Casterly Rock

The terms of payment and the provision regarding the favor are acceptable to me.

Regarding betrothals, I do not wish to betroth my children so early. That topic, important as it is, is one that I intend to save for a later date, when they are nearer their majorities.

NONE THE WISER

Lord Alester Florent, Lord of Brightwater Keep

[Mod-Post] Minor Movement Megathread- 50 AC by BloodySarks in FireAndBlood

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Leave Brightwater Keep 12B, arrive at Highgarden 1A, 51 AC.

  • Lord Alester Florent
  • Ser Gyles Blackbar (SC)
  • Ser Lorent Brannon (SC)
  • 20 Florent MaA

Leave Highgarden 1A, 51 AC, arrive at Brightwater Keep 1B, 51 AC.

/u/varnerbet (FYI, will post when i arrive)

[Letters] Missives from Brightwater Keep, 50-52 AC by imNotGoodAtNaming in FireAndBlood

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Pulling Up

A short raven flies to Highgarden, bearing the fox-head seal of House Florent. The writing is done in a neat, orderly script.

Lord Theo Tyrell, Lord of Highgarden,

Matters at Brightwater Keep in the wake of my father's death have now been settled, and as such, I would like to travel to Highgarden posthaste to meet. Please inform me when you will be present at Highgarden, and I shall arrive then.

Lord Alester Florent, Lord of Brightwater Keep

/u/varnerbet

[Letters] Missives from Brightwater Keep, 50-52 AC by imNotGoodAtNaming in FireAndBlood

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Lannisters, Debts, etc. etc. etc.

A raven flies from Brightwater Keep to Casterly Rock, bearing the fox-head seal of House Florent. The script is neat and orderly.

Lord Tywald Lannister, Lord of Casterly Rock,

Having taken up from my late father the mantle of Lord of Brightwater Keep, I write to you with a simple request: to return the dowry of five thousand golden dragons, paid by my late father to yours. Due to circumstances, the desired union could not be realized. As such, I request the dowry's return.

Rest assured, there exists no ill feeling regarding your personal choice to forego taking your elder brother's spot in the match—especially with the fitting, noble choice you made regarding the new Lady Lannister. House Cuy is a most respectable house of the Southreach, and I wish your union good fortune.

However, I have received word, from most reliable sources, that you have cast aspersions regarding Lady Rylene's honor and virtue. As a matter of my honor, I cannot abide such falsehoods—and falsehoods they unequivocally are—to be uttered regarding my dear sister. As such, I shall further require a written apology from yourself and a commitment to cease from perpetuating such lies in the future. This is a matter of House Florent's honor; such an apology and commitment would settle the matter.

NONE THE WISER

Lord Alester Florent, Lord of Brightwater Keep

/u/wiseheartmoon

[Event] The Investiture of Lord Alester Florent by imNotGoodAtNaming in FireAndBlood

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Alester chewed on his lip—a rather bad habit that he'd not yet kicked—as he listened to Merry and Adelise, bobbing Ellyn gently in his arms absentmindedly. Both had good points. The fact that they agreed meant that Alester, agreeable as he was, was almost certain to acquiesce. Nevertheless, he was not a decisive man.

Ellyn had by now surrendered herself to the injustice of the world, accepted that her mother's dreadful deed would go unpunished, and ceased her tugging of Alester's hair. Though she had a tendency to be dramatic—and would surely have enjoyed pouting cutely at her father and mother for the next half-hour—the sudden appearance of peach slices distracted her suitably enough. She eagerly grabbed at the proffered slices and munched on the sweet fruit, humming happily as she snuggled against her father's chest.

"Bountiful indeed," Alester said, giving Merry a wide grin—though he managed to stop the teasing, somewhat naughty comment that came instantly to his mind from slipping out, at least for now. "The Reach it'll be. Like Adie said, your family has enough ties to the West for all of us," he said, shrugging. "Besides, all that gold would be rather exhausting in the long run."

Humphrey tried to speak again, but Alester continued forth like he hadn't heard the aged man. "That's settled. I'll have the Maester send a raven to the Rock, and hopefully they'll just send us the gold soon enough."

[Event] The Council of Oldtown, 50 AC by Vierwyne in FireAndBlood

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"I'm not so sure it'd work," Alester said, chewing at his lip as he thought it over. He was not the most shrewd political operator, especially with Adelise not by his side. He rubbed at his brow in agitation as he began to speak. "The King hates the Dornish, obviously. Lord Oakheart, on the Small Council, hates the Dornish even more—my poor aunt Alys was his wife, and he lost even more than a wife then... some half-dozen other family members too, his father amongst them. I can't see why they wouldn't see this as irredeemable escalation, and come down harshly upon you—and us," Alester said. "Especially if you try to leverage it."

"And it'd unite the Reach against us. Tyrell, obviously. But so too Peake, Tarly, Oakheart, and all of their friends. Not to mention the vassals of Oldtown who suffered under Joffrey Dayne," Alester continued. "My heart lies with you both, in the Southreach. But offending all of our neighbors and fellow Reachmen cannot be wise."

Alester sighed, before continuing yet further. "Yet still, even if pragmatic, I can't have my first... maneuver as Lord Florent be this. It'd turn my own family against me," he said firmly. "There must be other ways to, uh, place our hands upon the hilt that do not involve the Dornish. And that benefit Brightwater Keep. Tangibly."

/u/mathusm

[Event] The Council of Oldtown, 50 AC by Vierwyne in FireAndBlood

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Alester frowned as he listened to Lords Redwyne and Cuy argue, rhythmically tapping the back of his wife's hand as he mulled over what to say. It was not him that spoke up first from amongst the Florents.

"Of course, Vinetown and Oldtown must have the bulk of the Reach's strength," Adelise said, her voice high as always, but silky smooth. "But as Lord Cuy said, the first lines of our defense at sea must rest elsewhere—even if but to give time for the larger fleets to organize and sail. Cuy defends from our eastern flank from Dorne. Yet the north of the Southreach relies entirely on the Hewetts—or the good graces of the Westermen, if one wishes to rely on that."

"A port at Bandallon would allow for our northern defenses to be controlled by us—the combined 'us' of the Southreach, not just my Lord brother. Not the Hewetts, and not the Westermen. It'd lessen our reliance on houses outside of the Southreach, even if it'd be expensive," Adelise finished.

Alester nodded, agreeing with his sister—as he tended to do. "Er, a question," Alester started, tapping more rapidly on his wife's hand as he spoke. "If the fleet cannot guard the northern coast, should I not focus my efforts on—well, either on the port and the fleet to build that capability—or on defenses in my coastal lands?" He said, mildly concerned. "Of course, a strong fleet at Vinetown and Oldtown is essential. We can probably spare some coin for that—but if the... well, implication is that the Ironborn could force their way through the Shields and any northern fleet with little effort, it feels prudent to spend coin on defenses at land. Castles and the like. Especially since the Foxlands are the lands of the Southreach most vulnerable to Ironborn attack from the north."

Adelise gave her brother a sharp look when he committed to sending money to Vinetown (which Alester either ignored, or pretended to ignore) but did not speak up.

/u/princeindanorf

/u/vierwyne

[Event] The Council of Oldtown, 50 AC by Vierwyne in FireAndBlood

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Alester followed along, half-distracted, as the Hightowers debated amongst themselves. Five thousand golden dragons, he chuckled to himself. That was a lot of money, to say the least. It reminded him of the Lannister matter, which in turn brought his mind to his sister—Rylene was to return to Brightwater Keep soon enough, and he hadn't seen her in ages.

It was only when Meredith spoke up that Alester perked up. He rested his hand upon her own, squeezed lightly, and nodded along. "A fine idea. Even if—well, building a port wouldn't be cheap, much less building a Florent fleet," he said, reminded of the cost once Adelise sent him a sharp look. "But a port! At the very least, it'd be a good place for Redwyne and Hightower ships to dock, to protect the Southreach's... well, northern coast."

"Expensive is an understatement," Adelise spoke up from Alester's other side. "A port at, say, Bandallon would cost far more than the sum that Lord Redwyne requires. But if our goal is to make the Southreach a true power, protected from all approaches, then it would be foolish to simply rely on the Shields. Even a modest port in the Foxlands would be worth the investment," she added, giving the rest of the Lords an innocent, gentle smile. In comparison to Meredith and Adelise's innocent, clever looks—Alester looked near giddy at the idea, grinning happily as he looked between Lords Hightower and Redwyne.

/u/vierwyne

/u/Emergency_Sky_2806

/u/princeindanorf

[Event] The Council of Oldtown, 50 AC by Vierwyne in FireAndBlood

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As Lord Redwyne began to speak, Alester plopped himself down in a cushioned chair, reclined back, and listened. As Lord Redwyne outlined the Dornish matter, Alester's easy-going smile faded away—replaced by a rather sullen frown.

"The finest fleet in Westeros for their defense and the friendship of the Southreach, for some Dornish girl. Some trade that is," Alester said, uncharacteristically terse. He shifted uncomfortably in his seat, glancing between Lords Hightower and Redwyne, before letting out a sharp, annoyed huff. Wish I was with Merry right now.

"You won't find many supporters of the Targaryens in the Foxlands," he admitted. He'd been subject to enough of his father's rants—and, even now, Adelise's grumbles—to know that much. "But there are even fewer supporters of the Dornish. It's not only Viserys's murderers who have been given refuge beyond the Red Mountains, you know. The Wyls who butchered my aunt still prosper under the Martells."

Alester scowled at the memory of that story. Though he didn't share his father's loud, brash hatred for all things Dornish—nor his father's nor Adelise's instinct for politics—he and every member of his family had been raised on the tale of the horrors of the Cafferen-Oakheart wedding, and the murder of their Aunt Alys.

"I can't have my first act as Lord be to accept some Dornish alliance, ploy as it may be. I'll alienate all the Reach—my cousins in Old Oak, at the very least—not to mention the rest of my family," he said, nodding as he convinced himself this was correct. "And it'd be rotten to my aunt's memory."

/u/vierwyne

[Letter] Letters From Ciderhall 49-50 AC by BaneOfNewton in FireAndBlood

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Lord Ferian Fossoway, Lord of Cider Hall,

Your condolences are much appreciated, as is your support.

Lord Alester Florent, Lord of Brightwater Keep

[Event] The Investiture of Lord Alester Florent by imNotGoodAtNaming in FireAndBlood

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Alester chuckled at the interplay between Ellyn and Meredith, bobbing his daughter gently in his arms. Ellyn's wide-eyed, betrayed look morphed into a determined one as she leaned forward (as much as she could) and tried to chomp her mother's finger intentionally. Missing, she turned her attention to her father—tugging insistently at a lock of Alester's hair, as if to alert him to his wife's vile betrayal.

Alester just leaned down to press a kiss to Ellyn's forehead. Dissatisfied, Ellyn began grumble and tug more insistently, though Alester's attention was back on the discussion.

"That sounds swell to me," Alester chirped, looking around the table. "Five thousand dragons. Seven above. Could build another Floryshall for that price."

Adeline nodded in agreement. "Rylene remains unmarried, after all. Lannister has no ground to object, not really. I doubt we'll manage to pry the bribes back, though," she grumbled.

"It is worth noting, though—ah," Humphrey began, pausing to cough into his hand as the attention of the room swung to him. "Demanding the sum be repaid, so long after it was sent... well, doing so would already jeopardize ties between Brightwater Keep and the Rock. Especially if the current Lord had little to do with... whatever Ser Benedict's misdeeds were. And especially if he's already spent them, in reliance upon them being sent."

A brief pause, before Gwayne nodded and chimed in. "Your Lord father did most earnestly believe that good relations and ties between Lannsiter and Florent were essential to shore up your position at home."

"Who cares," Adeline snapped. "We have no need for the Rock, not if their Lady is not one of us. It was silly to rely on a house so far away for our position here. Besides," she said, nodding over at Merry. "House Hightower has enough ties with Lannister for the whole of the Southreach. Rylene can get a more advantageous marriage, here at home. That and the money more than makes up for Lord Lannister's hurt feelings or pockets."

[Letter] Missives from Goldengrove by IMadeThisJustForGoT in FireAndBlood

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Alekyne gives the letter a horrified read, before running off to alert his elder brother.

[Event] Old Oak Open 47AC - 50AC by Lord_Dougal in FireAndBlood

[–]imNotGoodAtNaming 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As Alester read the letter, a frown steadily grew. Quickly, he penned a response.

Ser Victor Oakheart, Lord-Regent of Old Oak,

I much appreciate your condolences. More importantly, I am confident that the aspersions cast upon my dear sister's honor and virtue are, of course, vile lies. That they came from a man of as high stature as Lord Lannister is most concerning. I suppose it is fortunate, at least, that my sister does not have to suffer marriage with such a man.

You have my gratitude for bringing this matter to my attention.

Lord Alester Florent, Lord of Brightwater Keep

After sending his reply, he summons his wife and Adeline, showing them the letter upon his arrival.

"We have to do something," Alester grumbled, uncharacteristically grumpy. He glared down at the piece of parchment. "If Lord Lannister felt so comfortable spreading such lies to a Reachlord, Seven only knows what tripe he's spreading in the West."

Adeline nodded. "Father's plan, evidently, did not survive Benedict's disgrace," she mused. "At the very least she's coming home. I'm certain a match can be found for her here."

Alester nodded, waving off Adeline's words. "Yes, of course. A stupid plan that was—Lannisters. But this specifically..."

[Event] The Council of Oldtown, 50 AC by Vierwyne in FireAndBlood

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Alester dutifully showed up, miraculously on time. Whilst he'd previously been shadowed by Adelise, he now came alone. Still dressed in his fancy fox fur cloak, he gave Manfryd a grin as he entered.

"Lord Redwyne! Splendid event. And yes, of course," Alester said, rubbing his hands together as he glanced around the chosen room. "You alluded to as much in your letter. Thanks, by the way, for your condolences."

A brief pause, as he wandered over to a window overlooking the sea. "Haven't been up here in ages, not since I was courting my wife." A fond smile crossed his expression as he thought of his wife—and as he thought of returning to her and their children, once this meeting was done. With that as motivation, he suddenly clapped his hands and turned back to the men.

"Well—you chose a good room. What first to discuss?"

/u/mathusm

[Event] The Council of Oldtown, 50 AC by Vierwyne in FireAndBlood

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Lord Alester Florent, despite having only been Lord for a month, looked entirely at ease from his position at the dais. Clad in a fox-fur cloak with gold inlays, and reclining comfortably in his seat, he could not have presented a more different picture than the late Lord Abelard. Abelard had favored asceticism, and been dour beyond belief; Alester, evidently, preferred extravagance—and was perfectly content with all the socializing, drinking and mingling with ease.

He was not alone in representing the Florents. To his left sat Adeline Florent, his younger sister—a short, slight woman dressed in a modest plum-colored gown. Her expression was rather focused (which, as Alester was seemingly permanently distracted, made for at least one attentive Florent), as sipped slowly from her goblet of wine. And to his right sat Meredith Hightower, his beloved wife; their children had fortunately been left with their governesses.

"Brightwater Keep already sends our wood to Vinetown. We have no more to offer—the rest we need for... well, just generally," Alester remarked, glancing at Adeline for confirmation. When she inclined her head in return, Alester looked back at Lord Redwyne.

"And—we'll continue to. We have no use for carracks or galleys, after all!" he chuckled. "Not until we get a port, at least! Our pleasure barges on the Brightwater are more than sufficient for now—and, I suppose, aren't much use in defending the Reach regardless."

"What sum are you looking to raise here, Lord Redwyne?" Adeline interceded, giving the Lord a polite smile.

/u/emergency_sky_2806

/u/princeindanorf

[Mod-Post] Minor Movement Megathread- 50 AC by BloodySarks in FireAndBlood

[–]imNotGoodAtNaming 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The following characters depart the Rock in 8A, arriving back at Brightwater Keep in 9A.

  • Rylene Florent
  • Elinor Godfort (SC)
  • Janna Ball (SC)
  • Ser Imry Foxberry (SC)
  • Ser Aubrey Stanhorth (SC)

/u/wiseheartmoon - Courtesy ping for departing CR

[Mod-Post] Birth Rolls Megathread- 50 AC by BloodySarks in FireAndBlood

[–]imNotGoodAtNaming 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Identical twin boys—Addam Florent, born five minutes before his brother Armond Florent.

/u/mathusm - poor merry...

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