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Post by House Dustin on May 12, 2008 11:19:06 GMT -5
Roland calls a meeting of the Small Council, when they arrive he tells them that Aranya is captive after some attempt to capture the exiled Targaryen by her, Felryn Harlaw, and some of Felryn's men.
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Post by The Stranger on May 12, 2008 11:35:29 GMT -5
"So it's war then?" Coldiron asked, seemingly delighted by the idea.
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Post by wookie on May 12, 2008 12:47:18 GMT -5
A rather pale looking Benfry enters hesitantly and takes a seat
"Why has our embassador acted so rashly? I wished I had gone in her stead now. Her actions have only inflamed Lord Sergyo's prickly nature"
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Post by The Stranger on May 12, 2008 13:01:34 GMT -5
"Because the Sealord is an insufferable prick?" Erik asked rhetorically. "We're lucky she didn't gut him in his own foyer. I told you the Royce woman was too hot-blooded for the job."
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Post by House Dustin on May 12, 2008 14:50:44 GMT -5
Roland shook his head, dismayed. "I cannot know what she and Lord Harlaw were thinking. It seems a rash action to have taken, indeed. If she has so plainly broken these Braavosi laws without any sort of provocation, then what recourse do we have but to begin negotiations with the Sealord over her fate?"
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Post by The Stranger on May 12, 2008 15:08:32 GMT -5
"What, offer another trade agreement? Perhaps we can drown the bastard in parchment until he surrenders. He harbors traitors, and shoves them in our face, he can't very well think we'll not act to deal with them."
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Post by The Smith on May 13, 2008 3:28:09 GMT -5
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Elena reports, "The Sea Lord is willing to pardon Lady Royce and Lord Harlaw if we commute Lady Tristeza's punishment to exile."
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Post by wookie on May 13, 2008 17:02:51 GMT -5
Benfry scowled. "I trust him not to keep to his word in either case. I imagine a rescue attempt would be poor odds?"
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Post by The Smith on May 13, 2008 17:28:19 GMT -5
Elena nodded, "Since the explosion, this Sea Lord has been constructing a fortress with defense built upon defense." She took a deep breath, "Lord Smith as much distaste as we have for the Sea Lord. He has been a man of his word."
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Post by House Dustin on May 14, 2008 12:16:07 GMT -5
Roland nodded slightly. "If she bent the knee, we could give her lands... But I would say they should not be those her family previously held..." Roland trailed off in thought and then resumed. "What if we gave her lands that were not in Dorne at all? That might limit any rabble she could try to rouse."
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Post by House Dustin on May 14, 2008 12:20:03 GMT -5
"The Vale, The Far Reach, and the Iron Islands seem also to be reasonable places, as they have no history of consorting with Tristeza and her skullduggery."
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Post by House Dustin on May 14, 2008 12:24:34 GMT -5
Roland stared at Tommen directly, "I must concern myself with the good of the King's entire realm over that of my ancestral home." He looked around the room, "What is the opinion of the rest of the Small Council?"
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Post by The Stranger on May 14, 2008 12:34:52 GMT -5
"I have a hard time believing the Sealord means to return her to you, even if you do promise not to kill the bitch. He probably means exile in Braavos, where he can keep his Dornish sex slave on hand without worrying about us having her murdered." Erik said.
" And if she's to live anywhere, put her on the Iron Islands. I know a couple a fine sailors who could do with another salt wife."
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Post by wookie on May 14, 2008 17:15:44 GMT -5
Elena reports, "The Sea Lord is willing to pardon Lady Royce and Lord Harlaw if we commute Lady Tristeza's punishment to exile." "It is my understanding as well, that he means to keep his prize. I suspect he merely wishes us to stop trying to kill her" he smiles weakly "Personally I would exchange the life of Lady Royce for the certain death of Tristeza Martell, though it pains me to admit it, but it seems we do not have an option except to agree if we wish to see our Mistress of Laws safe & well again" he looks across at Lady Plumm. "I do not wish to impune upon your sources Lady Elena, but Lord Sergyo does not appear the trustworthy type. Do you think we can wring an assurance from him to rein in Martell from any insurrections on our lands. He must know that any implication in further treason on her part would impell us to seek retribution and resolution on his lands oncemore" |
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Post by The Smith on May 14, 2008 20:35:16 GMT -5
Elena looked to Benfry, "Milord you are asking me if I have men stationed in his head. I do not. I can not say what he will do. I do think he will abide by any deal he makes."
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Hope you all are well and happy.