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Post by Horas on Dec 4, 2008 20:15:41 GMT -5
A raised pedestal stands in the middle of the central courtyard of the Red Keep. It is here that the false king Cedric Lannister will die for his crimes.
The King commands every noble in the city to the event so that they may witness justice being handed down.
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Post by Tallahar on Dec 4, 2008 20:23:35 GMT -5
Bealor is present and silently watches.
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Post by Erik on Dec 4, 2008 21:34:28 GMT -5
Tyberion and Allyria Lannister are present. Allyria weeps into the shoulder of a servant girl, not giving a damn about decorum. Tyberion, meanwhile, begs a word with the king.
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Post by Lord Gaspard Yronwood on Dec 4, 2008 23:11:00 GMT -5
Lord Martyn Lefford glares at Tyberion only for an instant before returning to watch the spectacle wordlessly.
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Post by Tytos on Dec 4, 2008 23:11:06 GMT -5
Lord Tristifer Vance watches in amusement as the wretched man is dragged out in chains.
It is just as Pieter predicted. There is at least some justice in that.
Tristifer doesn't yell out or cheer, but it is clear from his expression he has no love for the man.
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Post by Horas on Dec 5, 2008 0:00:24 GMT -5
A pair of guards escort Tyberion inside the keep, where Rodrick waits. His Hand and Kijo Sand stand to his right and left.
Smallwood smiles grimly as Tyberion approaches. "Once a man puts on a crown, Lannister, the only way he can take it off is if his head comes off with it."
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Post by Erik on Dec 5, 2008 0:02:27 GMT -5
Tyberion, his mouth clenched tight, says quietly, "So I see, Smallwood. But I'm not here to ask for a pardon. I'd just like one last word with my father."
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Post by Horas on Dec 5, 2008 0:10:31 GMT -5
Smallwood smirks. "I'm sure you'd like that, Lannister, but --"
The Hand is cut off by the King. He gestures to the guards. "Bring him to the traitor. Don't take too long."
Rodrick walks out towards the courtyard, Kijo and Yancey following behind.
The other guards escort Tyberion to see his father. Cedric Lannister is shackled and surrounded by guards. His golden crown has been placed on his head in some sort of cruel mockery. Cedric looks too thin and older than his years, but his back is straight and his head is held high.
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Post by Erik on Dec 5, 2008 0:23:24 GMT -5
Tyberion's eyes widen when he gets a close look at his father, and one might almost think there was a tear or two in them. He approaches Cedric quickly, arms wide, and gives him a firm embrace.
"You don't die in vain, father," He whispers in Cedric's ear, "Our house and our realm will endure. When we meet again, we will look down on what I've built with awe. Awe! The lion is king of beasts, and we are kings of men, regardless of whether we are crowned."
Tyberion pulls back, taking Cedric's hands in his own. "Goodbye, father. Look after us."
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Post by Horas on Dec 5, 2008 0:36:43 GMT -5
Cedric musters a bit of Lannister charm and smiles in the face of his impending doom. "Take care of your sister, Tyberion. Make me proud."
And with that the guards prod Cedric forward and out into the harsh light of the execution yard.
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Post by Sam on Dec 5, 2008 0:40:15 GMT -5
Lord Samuel cheers loudly when the Lord of Casterly Rock is brought out, in chains. Though he was being punished for a different crime than the one he was hated for in the Reach, Samuel knew that the Father Above would surely damn Cedric, as he deserved for many his monstrous acts.
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Post by Erik on Dec 5, 2008 0:42:57 GMT -5
Tyberion smiles faintly at Cedric's words and follows him out into the yard. His eyes never leave his father, save once to find Allyria in the crowd.
She nearly doubles over when she sees Cedric, and one nearly thinks her cries could be heard within the city.
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Post by Horas on Dec 5, 2008 1:06:49 GMT -5
Kijo Sand has mounted the pedestal in the center of the yard, a gleaming greatsword in his hands. The guards escort Cedric to the raised platform, then force him to kneel and press his head against the chopping block.
A herald reads from a scroll. "In the name of King Rodrick Baratheon, the Third of His Name, King of the Andals and the Rhoynar and the First Men, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms and Protector of the Realm, Lord Cedric Lannister of Casterly Rock is hereby sentenced to death by beheading for the crime of High Treason against His Grace the King. May the Father judge him justly."
Kijo's sword rises and falls. The first stroke kills Cedric instantly, and a second stroke takes off his head. Cedric's golden crowd clatters to the ground and the Lannister's blood flows around it.
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Post by Erik on Dec 5, 2008 1:08:51 GMT -5
Tyberion grimaces as the blade falls, and is moving into the crowd when it is raised again. He puts his arm around Allyria and leads her away as quickly as she can manage.
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Post by Tallahar on Dec 5, 2008 1:14:38 GMT -5
Bealor is silent as it happens. His only thoughts are, 'Will this happen to me or Barret..."
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Hope you all are well and happy.