Winterfell 599 AC

[The Smith]

There are more cries, and yells. The old septon began to walk quickly toward the main hall.

[Marie]

Maekar followed the old man at first then ran ahead, beckoning Leilanna to follow. He wondered what strange or awful thing they would find.

[The Smith]

In the main hall there are three men with swords and axes, hacking up five septons, and septas. Other run up the stairs, and from the room.

[Marie]

Benjen drew hsi blade.

"Throw down your swords!" He demanded.

[The Smith]

The men look up, and seeing actual steal turn and run back out into the courtyard.

[Marie]

Benjen turned at once to the men and women who were attacked. He checked them carefully to see if any still lived.

[The Smith]

The five on the floor are dead. But more septons, and septas come rushing out to care for the wounded. Benjen can see they have a deft hand.

[Marie]

"Is there anything I can do?" He asked.

[The Smith]

"There are men coming though the gates." one of the men from the second floor called down.

[Marie]

"What men are these?" Benjen asked.

[The Smith]

"I can not tell... it is begining to rain." The Septon replied.

[Marie]

"Do they carry arms?"

Even as he spoke Benjen was heading towards the gate.

[The Smith]

The septon bent over and vomited all over the floor, "Dear Father Protect us. That would be digusting beyond measure. What kind of man would do such a thing?"

[Marie]

"Damned if I know," Benjen answered. "Some men are bastards."

He was careful not to look at the man's vomit on the floor. He ran until he reached the gates.

[The Smith]

At the gate men, women and children were running into the keep. Many were crying, and some had wounds or burn marks.

Benjen could see flames in the distance. Wintertown was burning.