The Red Keep 598 A.C

The Smith Most Devout Posts: 57,758	The Red Keep 598 A.C Nov 27, 2009 13:28:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by The Smith on Nov 27, 2009 13:28:42 GMT -5 Aidan slid his plate away, "Are you going to eat? I had just finished, and was thinking about taking a walk in the gardens."

Princess Lyssandra Martell Most Devout Posts: 3,338	The Red Keep 598 A.C Nov 27, 2009 13:32:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Princess Lyssandra Martell on Nov 27, 2009 13:32:06 GMT -5 "No, to be honest I have had only a small appetite these last few days. But a walk in the gardens..." She let it hang and looked at him expectantly.
	Then he gan bihold about al, And Seigh liggean within the wal, Of folk that were thider ybrought And thought dede, and nare nought. Sum Stode withouten hade, And sum non armes nade, And sum armed on hors sete, And sum with fire al forschreynt. Eche was thus in this warld y-nome, With fairi thider ycome.

The Smith Most Devout Posts: 57,758	The Red Keep 598 A.C Nov 27, 2009 13:43:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by The Smith on Nov 27, 2009 13:43:13 GMT -5 Aidan stood and offered her his arm, "Would you like to accompany me on a walk through the garden? I would need help finding it as well."

Princess Lyssandra Martell Most Devout Posts: 3,338	The Red Keep 598 A.C Nov 27, 2009 13:49:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Princess Lyssandra Martell on Nov 27, 2009 13:49:41 GMT -5 She rose and took his arm with some apprehension, "I usually require the company of a chaperon when I go out with males. Mm, the gardens here are beautiful, the Queen likes them to be well kept."
	Then he gan bihold about al, And Seigh liggean within the wal, Of folk that were thider ybrought And thought dede, and nare nought. Sum Stode withouten hade, And sum non armes nade, And sum armed on hors sete, And sum with fire al forschreynt. Eche was thus in this warld y-nome, With fairi thider ycome.

The Smith Most Devout Posts: 57,758	The Red Keep 598 A.C Nov 27, 2009 14:02:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by The Smith on Nov 27, 2009 14:02:56 GMT -5 Aidan looked around, "We will remain in the public eye, and not leave the gardens, so I do not think you will be committing a trespass." He took her arm and walked toward the gardens.

Princess Lyssandra Martell Most Devout Posts: 3,338	The Red Keep 598 A.C Nov 27, 2009 14:07:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Princess Lyssandra Martell on Nov 27, 2009 14:07:40 GMT -5 "Okay, I think that will suffice." She walked with him to the Garden's of the Red Keep.
	Then he gan bihold about al, And Seigh liggean within the wal, Of folk that were thider ybrought And thought dede, and nare nought. Sum Stode withouten hade, And sum non armes nade, And sum armed on hors sete, And sum with fire al forschreynt. Eche was thus in this warld y-nome, With fairi thider ycome.

The Smith Most Devout Posts: 57,758	The Red Keep 598 A.C Nov 27, 2009 14:20:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by The Smith on Nov 27, 2009 14:20:46 GMT -5 Aidan lead her in, and asked, "Where is your favorite place to relax in here?"

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The Red Keep 598 A.C Nov 27, 2009 14:28:50 GMT -5

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She touched a tiger lily as they walked by them and pointed to a white bench that sat beside the orange lilys and overlooked a fountain. "So Ser Aiden, I would like to know more about your history, you mentioned your parents are passed on, who were they and where did you hail from? If you don't mind me asking."

Then he gan bihold about al, And Seigh liggean within the wal, Of folk that were thider ybrought And thought dede, and nare nought.
Sum Stode withouten hade, And sum non armes nade, And sum armed on hors sete, And sum with fire al forschreynt.
Eche was thus in this warld y-nome, With fairi thider ycome.

Princess Lyssandra Martell Most Devout Posts: 3,338	The Red Keep 598 A.C Dec 16, 2009 18:28:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Princess Lyssandra Martell on Dec 16, 2009 18:28:56 GMT -5 /// Ser Maryn found his way to the Stewards office and sought the one in charge of the maids and servants.
	Then he gan bihold about al, And Seigh liggean within the wal, Of folk that were thider ybrought And thought dede, and nare nought. Sum Stode withouten hade, And sum non armes nade, And sum armed on hors sete, And sum with fire al forschreynt. Eche was thus in this warld y-nome, With fairi thider ycome.

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The Red Keep 598 A.C Dec 16, 2009 20:39:28 GMT -5

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The Kings' Stewards was small section of solars and desks below the main floor of the keep, where dozens of hunched backed septons who recorded various court documents, and recorded all manners of the realm's life.

"What do you need?" says a squinty eyed little gnome of a man as Maryn approaches.

"History keeps her secrets longer than most of us. But she has one secret that I will reveal to you tonight in the greatest confidence. Sometimes there are no winners at all. And sometimes nobody needs to lose."

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The Red Keep 598 A.C Dec 16, 2009 20:41:58 GMT -5

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"Hello, I was looking for the name of one of the maid's that died a few months ago. She fell down some stairs and broke her neck or some odd thing. She was one of Lady Aerie's bedchamber maids." Maryn itched his face.

Then he gan bihold about al, And Seigh liggean within the wal, Of folk that were thider ybrought And thought dede, and nare nought.
Sum Stode withouten hade, And sum non armes nade, And sum armed on hors sete, And sum with fire al forschreynt.
Eche was thus in this warld y-nome, With fairi thider ycome.

The Stranger Most Devout Troll Hammer Posts: 12,420	The Red Keep 598 A.C Dec 16, 2009 20:53:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by The Stranger on Dec 16, 2009 20:53:08 GMT -5 "Can you recall a specific date when she died?" the steward says, making a notation on a piece of paper.
	"History keeps her secrets longer than most of us. But she has one secret that I will reveal to you tonight in the greatest confidence. Sometimes there are no winners at all. And sometimes nobody needs to lose."

Princess Lyssandra Martell Most Devout Posts: 3,338	The Red Keep 598 A.C Dec 16, 2009 21:02:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Princess Lyssandra Martell on Dec 16, 2009 21:02:39 GMT -5 "I think it was in October or November of 598. It was following the ending of the big tournaments."
	Then he gan bihold about al, And Seigh liggean within the wal, Of folk that were thider ybrought And thought dede, and nare nought. Sum Stode withouten hade, And sum non armes nade, And sum armed on hors sete, And sum with fire al forschreynt. Eche was thus in this warld y-nome, With fairi thider ycome.

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The Red Keep 598 A.C Dec 16, 2009 21:08:00 GMT -5

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"One moment, I will cross-reference..." The man disappears again, and appears after a few minutes.

"This is a list of servants who ceased employment in the month you mentioned. The ones who died rather than retiring or being fired are listed with the seven pointed star here," the man gestures. "The ones that are female are marked here, with an F." He gestures again.

There are thirty names who died while in the service of the Red Keep. Five are women.

"History keeps her secrets longer than most of us. But she has one secret that I will reveal to you tonight in the greatest confidence. Sometimes there are no winners at all. And sometimes nobody needs to lose."

Princess Lyssandra Martell Most Devout Posts: 3,338	The Red Keep 598 A.C Dec 16, 2009 21:14:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Princess Lyssandra Martell on Dec 16, 2009 21:14:23 GMT -5 "Ah well it would be a younger lass I think. Is there any record of age or circumstance of death?"
	Then he gan bihold about al, And Seigh liggean within the wal, Of folk that were thider ybrought And thought dede, and nare nought. Sum Stode withouten hade, And sum non armes nade, And sum armed on hors sete, And sum with fire al forschreynt. Eche was thus in this warld y-nome, With fairi thider ycome.