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Erik Most Devout is Erik. But you could probably figure that one out. Posts: 4,841	The Godswood Dec 12, 2013 21:38:28 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Erik on Dec 12, 2013 21:38:28 GMT -5 "Of course it is. The Gods gave us reason, and the tongues to voice that reason, for a reason." Eirek looked quite amused at the turn of phrase, for some reason.
	We come from the land of the ice and snow, From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow. How soft your fields so green, can whisper tales of gore, Of how we calmed the tides of war. We are your overlords.

Ser Leyton Hightower Sworn Sword Dinadan Posts: 632	The Godswood Dec 12, 2013 22:52:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ser Leyton Hightower on Dec 12, 2013 22:52:45 GMT -5 "Reason allows us to better serve." Leyton replied. "It does not grant us the right to question the givers of the gift."
	“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, said Jojen. The man who never reads lives only one.” -A Dance with Dragons, Page 452.

Erik Most Devout is Erik. But you could probably figure that one out. Posts: 4,841	The Godswood Dec 13, 2013 14:01:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Erik on Dec 13, 2013 14:01:27 GMT -5 "If the Gods did not want us questioning the world, They would not have granted us the ability. After all, you just said that 'our work is their own', so any questioning we do is in fact what They must want, is it not?"
	We come from the land of the ice and snow, From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow. How soft your fields so green, can whisper tales of gore, Of how we calmed the tides of war. We are your overlords.

Ser Leyton Hightower
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The Godswood Dec 14, 2013 17:51:33 GMT -5

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Post by Ser Leyton Hightower on Dec 14, 2013 17:51:33 GMT -5

"No, a beast is incapable of performing the tasks that are naturally done by men. This is a result of the gift of the gods, but no gift is given without cause. A man can better serve his makers than can a brute. To question is not the work they sanction. To do their work is." Leyton replied.

Last Edit: Dec 15, 2013 0:57:58 GMT -5 by Ser Leyton Hightower

“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, said Jojen. The man who never reads lives only one.”

-A Dance with Dragons, Page 452.

Erik
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The Godswood Dec 16, 2013 15:54:43 GMT -5

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Post by Erik on Dec 16, 2013 15:54:43 GMT -5

"My Gods have made no such ruling. They're rather more vague than yours, admittedly." Eirek smiled and sat down on a boulder next to the heart tree. "But we'll have plenty of time for arguments, I'm sure. I've written my brother Edric, who is at court in Oldtown for the tourney your cousin is throwing. He will be negotiating your ransom. I do hope Lord Gwayne likes you all right."

We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
How soft your fields so green, can whisper tales of gore,
Of how we calmed the tides of war. We are your overlords.

Ser Leyton Hightower Sworn Sword Dinadan Posts: 632	The Godswood Dec 16, 2013 16:36:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ser Leyton Hightower on Dec 16, 2013 16:36:45 GMT -5 Leyton leaned on the nearest tree, not caring if it was sacred to the northman or not, and stared at him stonily. "That would suggest that you've have committed an act of war against the far reach, would it not?"
	Last Edit: Dec 16, 2013 16:37:18 GMT -5 by Ser Leyton Hightower “A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, said Jojen. The man who never reads lives only one.” -A Dance with Dragons, Page 452.

Erik
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The Godswood Dec 16, 2013 16:54:30 GMT -5

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Post by Erik on Dec 16, 2013 16:54:30 GMT -5

"You marched on my lands first. But that's irrelevant, really," Eirek waved his hand dismissively, "The point is, actions have been taken on both sides which might, yes, be looked upon as aggressive. But I don't want a fight with the South. I want to be left alone. Alas, I was born a Stark, and that option likely never existed. To let you lead your band through my lands would be viewed as weak. Next thing I know, the Ironborn would try to take more than Bear Island and the Manderlys would be staking claims on the west bank of the White Knife. I've stopped you, but I want no further conflict with House Hightower. If this ugly episode can even lead to friendship between our houses, all the better. Which brings me to the other matter my brother is discussing with your cousin - a stronger bond between Stark and Hightower."

We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
How soft your fields so green, can whisper tales of gore,
Of how we calmed the tides of war. We are your overlords.

Ser Leyton Hightower
Sworn Sword

Dinadan

Posts: 632

The Godswood Dec 16, 2013 22:53:23 GMT -5

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Post by Ser Leyton Hightower on Dec 16, 2013 22:53:23 GMT -5

"Political bonds are not usually formed by chaining one of the parties as a captive." Leyton remarked sarcastically. "And your words ring hollow. It was you who declared war on the faith. What man wishing for peaceful isolation would do such a thing?"

“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, said Jojen. The man who never reads lives only one.”

-A Dance with Dragons, Page 452.

Erik Most Devout is Erik. But you could probably figure that one out. Posts: 4,841	The Godswood Dec 17, 2013 14:55:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Erik on Dec 17, 2013 14:55:53 GMT -5 "I did not declare war on anyone. I asked unwelcome guests to leave. It was your High Septon who declared a war. No blood was spilled until your lot flocked to White Harbor, looking to depose me."
	We come from the land of the ice and snow, From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow. How soft your fields so green, can whisper tales of gore, Of how we calmed the tides of war. We are your overlords.

Ser Leyton Hightower Sworn Sword Dinadan Posts: 632	The Godswood Dec 17, 2013 15:37:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ser Leyton Hightower on Dec 17, 2013 15:37:34 GMT -5 "That is not how events unfolded." Leyton shook his head, adamant in his belief that the southern hearsay had been an entirely accurate depiction of events. "We responded to your aggression."
	“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, said Jojen. The man who never reads lives only one.” -A Dance with Dragons, Page 452.

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The Godswood Dec 17, 2013 20:13:28 GMT -5

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Post by Erik on Dec 17, 2013 20:13:28 GMT -5

"I'm sure the preachers told you that. I wager they also said something to the effect that I was possessed by a demon, intent on stamping out the 'light of the Seven' from all of Westeros after I dealt with matters in the North. But here is the truth: I raised no armies until you landed on my shores. When the Queen summoned me to explain myself, I went. And I accepted her judgment. I ask you, are these the actions of a man looking to start a holy war?"

We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
How soft your fields so green, can whisper tales of gore,
Of how we calmed the tides of war. We are your overlords.

Ser Leyton Hightower Sworn Sword Dinadan Posts: 632	The Godswood Dec 20, 2013 14:10:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ser Leyton Hightower on Dec 20, 2013 14:10:09 GMT -5 "Perhaps not." Leyton allowed, "Yet you call on yourself as your witness, why should I believe a word you utter when you have unlawfully taken me and my companions captive?" (OOC: sorry, busy week irl)
	Last Edit: Dec 20, 2013 14:10:34 GMT -5 by Ser Leyton Hightower “A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, said Jojen. The man who never reads lives only one.” -A Dance with Dragons, Page 452.

Erik Most Devout is Erik. But you could probably figure that one out. Posts: 4,841	The Godswood Dec 26, 2013 16:00:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Erik on Dec 26, 2013 16:00:54 GMT -5 "It is perfectly legal to take the leaders of an armed mob into custody. I doubt anyone in the Realm would argue that point."
	We come from the land of the ice and snow, From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow. How soft your fields so green, can whisper tales of gore, Of how we calmed the tides of war. We are your overlords.

Ser Leyton Hightower Sworn Sword Dinadan Posts: 632	The Godswood Dec 26, 2013 17:38:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ser Leyton Hightower on Dec 26, 2013 17:38:18 GMT -5 Leyton snorted. "Armed mob! We were anything but. We were a group of travellers leaving your lands. You and your men are the bandits and lawbreakers."
	“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, said Jojen. The man who never reads lives only one.” -A Dance with Dragons, Page 452.

Erik Most Devout is Erik. But you could probably figure that one out. Posts: 4,841	The Godswood Dec 26, 2013 18:26:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Erik on Dec 26, 2013 18:26:18 GMT -5 "I am the law here, Leyton. You would do well to remember that, as well as the fact that what is done is done. You failed, and now you are my guest. Your quibbles about whether I was just or not are irrelevant."
	We come from the land of the ice and snow, From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow. How soft your fields so green, can whisper tales of gore, Of how we calmed the tides of war. We are your overlords.