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Post by The Flint on Nov 7, 2007 21:21:15 GMT -5
"Nay. I'm afraid not. Possibly they are thieves up from Sun House. When the sky fell there was no end to the refugees, and with them thieves, bandits and murderers. Mayhaps some of them took up residence."
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Post by Ser Kenneth Coyn on Nov 7, 2007 22:06:49 GMT -5
"Well we don't need them types in our land. I'll send word to increase the patrols on the border to prevent more undesirables from gaining entry."
"Also the man appointed to run Irwyn has run off, so I ordered Ser Gilbert to repair the Holdfast, she took some damage to the west wall but with a few new logs she should be back to her old strength," Alexander stammers.
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Post by The Flint on Nov 7, 2007 22:12:27 GMT -5
As the two are speaking, Maester Timlon approaches, with a note. "A raven Ser Torn, from Lord Francis. He says that there is peace with the crown but that the reach has been divided into two in punishment. Apparently he's been made Regent of the Hightowers, who will rule something called "the Far Reach." Maester continued reading the message. "He also says that the Ironmen have attacked the Shield Islands, and that preparations should be made to protect the coastal cities from attack."
Ser Torn looked at the young knight. "Want the possibility of some real action Ser Alex? Why don't you give a visit to the Blackbars at Bandallon, I'm sure they would appreciate the help."
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Post by Ser Kenneth Coyn on Nov 7, 2007 22:22:02 GMT -5
"It'd be nice to catch up with my mother, the men at Irwyn said she went to Bandallon to be with her side of the family when my father died and of course I'd never shy away from an opportunity to improve myself. Although somehow I think the Ironmen fight a bit harder then those thieves."
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Post by The Flint on Nov 7, 2007 22:33:25 GMT -5
Ser Torn nodded gravely. "They are some of the meanest bastards this kingdom has ever bred. They are called Iron men for a reason. Give them no quarter Alex, if you face them, for you shall receive none."
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Post by Ser Kenneth Coyn on Nov 7, 2007 22:36:06 GMT -5
Alexander repeats Lord Torn's last words in his head before speaking.
"Does Lord Varner's message say how many men he wants called up?
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Post by The Flint on Nov 7, 2007 22:39:00 GMT -5
Maester Timlon looks, "He says men will be traveling to the port cities to reinforce them, but not specific numbers."
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Post by Ser Kenneth Coyn on Nov 7, 2007 22:48:51 GMT -5
"Well then Ser Torn, I guess I will rest here the night and then march at first light for Bandallon with any forces that you can spare from the men assembled. I am happy I can lend my services to the Commander Lord Varner has picked to lead the expedition."
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Post by The Flint on Nov 7, 2007 22:51:50 GMT -5
"It's likely that Lord Blackbar will be in command. Take with you 250 men at arms for the journey."
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Post by Ser Kenneth Coyn on Nov 7, 2007 22:57:24 GMT -5
"Aye, well fare thee well Ser Torn, hopefully I can spend more time here in Stoatheart on my next visit." Alexander grins, "Though I won't be holding my breath."
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Post by The Flint on Nov 7, 2007 23:02:23 GMT -5
"I hope so to lad. You returned to us at an odd time. I wish you luck."
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Post by Ser Kenneth Coyn on Nov 7, 2007 23:15:39 GMT -5
Ser Alexander waves goodbye and then heads to the stable to check his horse, after finding that Ivy's Edge is taken care of he is shown a vacant room in the Keep to rest for the next day.
At Sunrise the next day he departs for Bandallon with 250 men at arms.
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Post by The Flint on Nov 8, 2007 22:04:35 GMT -5
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Lord Francis Varner and a small honor guard, return from King's Landing.
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Post by The Flint on Nov 15, 2007 16:26:40 GMT -5
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Ser Torn of Blacksable returns from his journey to the Stormlands and Oldtown. He resumes his duties as Castellan at Stoatheart.
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Post by Ser Kenneth Coyn on Nov 18, 2007 0:03:58 GMT -5
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Ser Gilbert Flowers arrives at Stoatheart from the town of Irwyn to the East, he is looking for Ser Torn of Black Sable.
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Hope you all are well and happy.