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Post by Imry Willfyre on Dec 11, 2008 14:44:24 GMT -5
"You do me great honor, Lord Royce", Owen said with visible happiness. "I shall not forget this act of generosity, and neither shall House Corbray. I shall serve the city and his grace to my fullest capacity." He bowed to the elder man, showing due respect.
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Post by Ser Kenneth Coyn on Dec 17, 2008 8:17:40 GMT -5
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Lord Irwyn arrives at the Master of Laws house, he is winded as if he ran all the way from the Burrow.
"May I speak to the Master of Laws it is a matter of grave importance?" Loren says between breaths. He has a small group of 4 retainers, including Ser Baxter and Ser Montague who are winded also. They willingly comply with any request that the guards or Master of Laws makes before granting admission.
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Post by Ser Kenneth Coyn on Dec 17, 2008 15:42:55 GMT -5
"I am fine, Lord Royce," Loren says before sitting. "I apologize for coming in such a huff but I just received news that troubled me and a great deal and felt a compelling urge to pay you a visit."
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Post by Ser Kenneth Coyn on Dec 17, 2008 15:58:27 GMT -5
Loren waved off the wine, "I have decided to forsake alcohol but thank you for the offer anyways," Loren said before turning serious.
"I received a troubling report that as many as forty Tyrells, many of them women and children have been killed by the King for conspiring against Oakheart," Loren paused unsure of whether the next statement would cost him his head but decided to move forward anyways.
"The King stated that they are guilty because they resisted arrest but I find it very troubling that they are being sentenced without trial, and protest the killing of women and children. Surely the King's knights could arrest women and children without blood shed?" Loren asked.
"If the Tyrells are guilty of treason then as Master of Laws I am sure the King has advised you of what evidence he has against them and I find it unlikely that the entire House was involved as my spies would have heard about it months ago."
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Post by Imry Willfyre on Dec 17, 2008 16:35:27 GMT -5
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Ser Owen Corbray arrives at the gates of Lord Brynden's house atop a courser and accompanied by a handful of goldcloaks. He calls out to one of Brynden's guards and asks for meeting with Lord Royce as soon as it can be arranged.
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Post by Percy Rivers on Dec 17, 2008 17:22:25 GMT -5
Outside a number of mounted sergents and knights ride by, Winister at their head. As they pass the woman at Oakheart's side throws a long glance at the gated manor. Her pale red eyes flash for a moment before turning her head back to the streets.
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Post by Imry Willfyre on Dec 18, 2008 1:03:12 GMT -5
Owen waits patiently for Brynden, talking amongst his goldcloaks.
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Post by Ser Kenneth Coyn on Dec 18, 2008 9:35:06 GMT -5
"You seem extremely well informed, Lord Irwyn," Brynden said, giving him a long look as he took his seat, wine goblet in hand. "I just received a report this morning about the Tyrells; as it happened, I did not return home until about fifteen minutes ago, and was just reading it when you came in. In fact, I was about to leave for the Red Keep to discuss this incident with the King." He looked down at the parchment on his desk, and from the tight muscles of his face, it was clear that he was not pleased. When Irwyn had finished speaking, Brynden looked at him. His gaze was cool and level. "A highborn person cannot be denied his trial under the law," Brynden said grimly. "The Tyrells are landless, penniless and have no titles, and a Tyrell knight is no more than a hedge knight. It is possible that when the King's men and Oakheart's men went to arrest them, they viewed them as peasants who resisted arrest. Under such circumstances, their actions are not illegal...though I, personally, am shocked by what they did. "I am especially shocked and horrified that women and children were killed, I must confess. But who told you that these men were knights? Whoever your speedy informants are, Lord Irwyn, you are mistaken if you think it was all knights did this job. These were mere men-at-arms, I would assume. You are also quick to assume that the King's men killed the women and children." His voice was stern. "I have yet to investigate the matter; it is quite possible that Oakheart's men did the women and children. And does it not make more sense for Oakheart to destroy the potential threats to his rule?" Brynden took a sip from the goblet. "I'm not accusing Oakheart of anything, but I feel that you are too quick to accuse the King, and quick to assume that your spies are much better informed than the King's own spies. And the King does not advise me as to what evidence he has against the Tyrells, my lord. I advise the King, and he makes the ruling. And I certainly did not advise him to do this. I am not happy that women and children were killed in this affair; it was Craych who needed to be caught, and Craych who escaped. But I certainly will not criticize the King - or anyone else - without further knowledge of the details. I would advise you to refrain from doing so as well." This he said gently. "It sounds worse coming from one who was recently in rebellion against the King." He set the goblet aside. "Did you come to me to voice your complaints, Lord Irwyn? If so, thank you. Rest assured that I understand how you feel." "Lord Royce you misunderstood me, I said King only to refer that we all act under the Stag. The Tyrells are Landless and without title but even our small folk deserve the right to be treated better then dogs and they are still of noble blood even without land. I came only to express my concern and realizing that I have no credability with the King, I hoped that you might be a sympathetic ear to air my views, your family has always tried to do what was right even if we disagree from time to time." "I have always been of the firm belief that the Lord Paramount should have greater power in his own lands so if Oakheart says that the Tyrells rebelled against him then so be it. . . present the evidence and I will be first in line to swing the axe if they are judged guilty under the Law. But to hunt, men women and children regardless of their guilt and offer a bounty for their hide is barbaric and as Lords of Westeros we should be above such savagery. The sin of the father is not the sin of the mother and son." He bows his head, "That is all I have to say, my Lord Royce, and will speak no further on the matter, thank you for hearing my petty trifles. If you need assistance know that you can always call upon me or the Far Reach." Loren waits for Bryden to dismiss him before leaving, although his face appears a great deal lighter having got his views off his chest to someone of authority. |
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Post by Imry Willfyre on Dec 18, 2008 17:04:29 GMT -5
OOC: I'm not sure how to respond to your question, so I apologize because the answer will be vague (we're currently RPing the alchemy investigation, so it's not complete, even though this takes place afterwords).
"I'm headed wherever you are", Owen said after hailing Lord Royce, and riding after him.
"I had a few questions for you... regarding the near complete annihilation of House Tyrell. Did the King take charge of my men, or did he use his own? I was unaware of the tragedy until I heard from a messenger just a few hours ago, and thusly played no part in the encounter."
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Post by Imry Willfyre on Dec 18, 2008 23:27:51 GMT -5
"Perhaps I was misinformed", Owen said, as he followed Lord Royce's horse out of the way of the wagon. "I was informed that there had been arrests made within the confines of the city. In that case, pardon my error Lord Royce."
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Post by Imry Willfyre on Dec 19, 2008 14:19:41 GMT -5
Owen nodded solemnly, eying Lord Royce carefully. "Very well. I shan't need anything more Lord Royce. If you need me I shall be with my men, trying to gain control of them", he said with thinly veiled bitterness. He wheeled his courser and bowed his head again to Brynden. "Good day, Lord Royce."
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Post by Percy Rivers on Dec 19, 2008 15:15:42 GMT -5
A voice was heard at the entrance of Brynden's manor. "This is the residence of Brynden Royce is it not? Master of Law?"
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Post by Percy Rivers on Dec 19, 2008 15:25:20 GMT -5
Winister gave a slight bow of his head, "Winister Oakheart, Lord of Old Oak and the Mander."
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Post by Percy Rivers on Dec 19, 2008 15:32:11 GMT -5
Winister looked curiously at the wolfhound as he passed. But then followed the boy in. He remained standing, and gave a bow of his head, "Lord Royce, I hope you'll forgive the intrusion."
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Post by Percy Rivers on Dec 19, 2008 15:45:32 GMT -5
"The feeling is a mutual one. There is no point in pretending that every single rose resisted the arrest of my men and Rodrick's...and though I may agree with Rodrick that this will indeed be a significant obstacle removed from my way, I cannot say as to whether or not the cost of removing it was...proper."
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Hope you all are well and happy.