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Post by Horas on Oct 12, 2013 1:19:20 GMT -5
"When the alternate is invasion, it is incredibly cheap," Bayard says, ignoring the comment about his loyalty. "Do you have an alternative suggestion, Lord Tyrell?"
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Post by The Smith on Oct 12, 2013 1:25:00 GMT -5
Tyrell shook his head in the negative, before adding, "Is there some law that allows the Queen to steal a man's personal property?"
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Post by Lord Oswyn Baratheon on Oct 12, 2013 1:25:30 GMT -5
"Has any form of diplomacy yet been attempted with the North?" Oswyn asked.
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Post by The Smith on Oct 12, 2013 1:26:30 GMT -5
Aenys said, "I summoned Lord Stark to the capital. If he refuses he is in open rebellion."
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Post by Horas on Oct 12, 2013 1:33:50 GMT -5
Tyrell shook his head in the negative, before adding, "Is there some law that allows the Queen to steal a man's personal property?" "Various arguments could be made about returning the blade to its original owner, et cetera. I will not bore the Lords of the Council with the legal technicalities." Bayard waves his hand as if to say it was unimportant. "Diplomacy should be the first option; perhaps the threat of invasion alone will be enough to curb Stark's hand. I merely advocate that a small bribe may prove preferable to another war right now." |
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Post by Lord Oswyn Baratheon on Oct 12, 2013 1:48:34 GMT -5
"And what of Manderly's claim to the blade?" Oswyn drummed his fingers on the table. "The realm gains more from trade with White Harbour than it does from nursing Lord Stark's wounded pride."
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Post by Horas on Oct 12, 2013 1:56:05 GMT -5
"White Harbor gains more from trade with the realm, rather. Lord Manderly can hardly shut off trade in his city without beggaring himself in the process," Royce says. "If the Lord Hand does not wish to try diplomacy at all, so be it. But if it is to be war, then at the least it should be a war directed by the Crown, not the High Septon. A Queen may justly use force to bring an unruly bannerman to heel; I mislike granting the same right to the Faith."
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Post by Lord Oswyn Baratheon on Oct 12, 2013 16:52:42 GMT -5
"I would have to agree." Oswyn replied, unable to contest that sentiment. "The Her Grace's rule in its infancy, how this matter is presented to the public may come to define her image. She must not appear a pawn of the Faith."
"If it comes to war, I hardly expect it will be a lengthy one. By alienating Manderly, Lord Stark loses his greatest strength. We could bypass the Neck entirely, land a sizable force at White Harbour, and see then how tightly he holds to this petty grudge. Without the North's population center, how can he be expected to raise a respectable force against us? His bluff could be called easily enough."
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Post by The Smith on Oct 13, 2013 0:35:27 GMT -5
Aenys thought a moment, "That war would hardly be a challenge. Thought I would be concerned about the Lannsiter's moving to take the capital the entire conflict."
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Post by The Smith on Oct 13, 2013 0:37:42 GMT -5
Bertrem said after a moment, "Perhaps... if Lord ummm... Stark can not abide a Lord who follows the Seven under him, we should have Manderly be liege to another Lord. Like yourself, Lord Bayard."
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Post by Lord Oswyn Baratheon on Oct 13, 2013 4:45:13 GMT -5
Aenys thought a moment, "That war would hardly be a challenge. Thought I would be concerned about the Lannsiter's moving to take the capital the entire conflict." "How many men do you think we would need for what should be a simple campaign, especially with most of our men veterans of a recent war?" Oswyn asked, considering his own estimates. "If each loyal lord were to offer a token force to the cause, I do not see how the city would be left indefensible, certainly not to the point that we should fear the Lannisters waging a campaign through the Riverlands and taking the city before we returned." Bertrem said after a moment, "Perhaps... if Lord ummm... Stark can not abide a Lord who follows the Seven under him, we should have Manderly be liege to another Lord. Like yourself, Lord Bayard." "Does that not also set a dangerous precedent? Disgruntled lords should not have the option to swear their banner to another." he stated, though the idea had some merit. |
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Post by Horas on Oct 13, 2013 22:12:37 GMT -5
"That is... an interesting suggestion, Lord Tyrell. House Royce has always respected both faiths." Bayard's face did not reflect visible surprise, though the pause before he spoke had been rather longer than usual. "Perhaps it could be arranged for Lord Manderly or one of his sons to take a swift ship from White Harbor to discuss this arrangement... and to give oaths, should this course of action be pursued."
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Post by The Smith on Oct 13, 2013 22:35:26 GMT -5
Aenys replied, "Manderly is in town already. He came for the Coronation."
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Post by Horas on Oct 13, 2013 22:57:40 GMT -5
"That simplifies matters somewhat," Bayard answers. "I will need to speak with him."
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Post by The Smith on Oct 14, 2013 20:38:18 GMT -5
"Of course." Bertrem replied smiling at Royce.
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Hope you all are well and happy.
Feb 9, 2021 15:35:26 GMT -5
Hope you all are well and happy.
Feb 9, 2021 15:35:26 GMT -5