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Post by melon on Oct 4, 2007 15:30:34 GMT -5
A large room that has the sun for the whole day this is where Robert has taken to sort his daily reports.
Lord Robert walks into the Solar with Henrick behind, "Wine Ser and make yourself comfortable."
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Post by lordbalorgreyjoy on Oct 4, 2007 15:32:01 GMT -5
Henrick grimaces at the wine and mutters "I'll have ale if you have it. I'm not made for fancy stuff" He sits down and looks intently at Lord Hightower "So it's ships yer wanting then? Ironborn design? Think your men are up to sailing proper ships?"
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Post by melon on Oct 4, 2007 15:35:11 GMT -5
"My men will be up to what I say they are up to. I will see that you are paid 1 gold piece for each ship that is sea worthy will you are here is that good enough for you."
"Garlan." Robert yells and a small white haired man come in.
"Yes Lord Robert."
"Please get some Ale for my friend here."
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Post by lordbalorgreyjoy on Oct 4, 2007 15:40:59 GMT -5
Henrick sneers. "It's not me you'll be paying, it's Lord Balor. You can discuss price with him. I'll just build yer bloody ships till he tells me not to!" he takes a large swig of ale and belches appreciatively "Nice stuff"
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Post by melon on Oct 4, 2007 15:43:57 GMT -5
"Thank you Ser I have enough money so I can afford what I wish." Robert tries not to show it but he is quite disgusted by the mans manners. "Well we better learn what we need to build ships, So Ser what materials will you need."
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Post by lordbalorgreyjoy on Oct 4, 2007 15:50:35 GMT -5
Henrick looks at him incredulously "Wood." "Wood and a place to build shipyards. I presume you have some sort of shipyard/repair facility for ships already here in Oldtown. If not, we need to get some. Once I have the materials and some men that can follow orders we can begin work and start producing ships for you. Now they won't be those fancy ones you have - ours are quick, light and built for speed so no putting catapults and multiple decks on these" his voice assumes a more relaxed, lecturing tone as he discusses his favourite subject.
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Post by melon on Oct 4, 2007 15:53:46 GMT -5
"Very well then but My good Ser the details is what I am after. Wood is not a problem the North and the Stormlands have enough of those and they have been hit hard by war. I what I'm asking about is the minor this like nails tar hemp how much will I need of that. I am a Lord and when your as powerful as I am you would see that the details are the things that count."
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Post by lordbalorgreyjoy on Oct 4, 2007 15:55:45 GMT -5
Henrick shook his head "Tar, nails and suchlike can be obtained easily. Every dock in the world has these in abundance. The single most expensive resource is wood. If you can get me solid oak or pine lumber and a few dozen skilled labourers, I can build you your ships" he says confidently
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Post by melon on Oct 4, 2007 16:00:19 GMT -5
"Alright then you shall have it. Now about the crew will you be able to train them as well or do I have to hire another Ironborn." Robert takes a sip of Wine he is looking very bored at the moment.
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Post by lordbalorgreyjoy on Oct 4, 2007 16:03:00 GMT -5
Henrick looks surprised "Crew? I thought you'd crew them yourself. No ironborn is going to follow your orders..." he pauses and then tries a stab at diplomacy "Apologies my lord, but that's just the way it is"
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Post by melon on Oct 4, 2007 16:10:29 GMT -5
"Of course I'm manning them myself I meant the men I put on the ships won't know what to do with your style of ship so I am asking you will you be able to show My men what to do or will I need another man for it." Robert is sitting back in his chair wondering how he ended up with such an Idiot.
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Post by lordbalorgreyjoy on Oct 4, 2007 16:13:37 GMT -5
Henrick scratched his beard while thinking "I'm a builder, not a sailor" he said "You might want to see if you can get Lord Balor to send someone else to train them" after a few seconds he said grudgingly "Harral Greyjoy is a good sailor. He or Halon Blacktyde would be the best choice if you can get them"
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Post by melon on Oct 4, 2007 16:20:40 GMT -5
"Thank you Henrick that is valuable information. So tell me Henrick what is happening in the Iron Islands are your people happy with Balor as Lord of the Seastone chair?" Robert is happy to get the conversation to a topic he is very interested in.
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Post by lordbalorgreyjoy on Oct 4, 2007 16:29:27 GMT -5
Henrick glares at Lord Hightower "What sort of question is that? Balor is a great leader and the rightful ruler of the Iron Islands and I'll kill anyone who says different!" he says forcefully. "I think I shall go and prepare your docks" he says and, with a stiff bow, exits.
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Post by melon on Oct 4, 2007 16:32:03 GMT -5
"Very well then enjoy." Robert continues to sip his wine and picks up some reports.
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