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Post by Sam on May 20, 2011 9:30:47 GMT -5
This natural harbor, which slightly resembles the shape of a scythe's blade, serves as the primary port for ships attempting to land at Harlaw. It is located on the southeast side of the island, about a mile from Ten Towers.
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Post by Sam on May 20, 2011 9:35:21 GMT -5
Longships slowly trickle into the harbor, one-by-one, at the orders of Lord Harlaw. Once at port, they all begin to receive stocks of preserved rations and freshwater, appearing to be outfitted for a relatively long journey at sea. When the Thane's full fleet has arrived, save his nephew's ship the Seven Deaths, they prepare out of the harbor at their Lord's word. Ten of the twenty ships have a full compliment of raiders on board, armed to the teeth, while three other ships host a contingent of archers in place of raiders. The remaining seven ships sail without boarders and with relatively empty holds, so that there is plenty of space for plunder on the return-trip. They do not leave the harbor, however, waiting for the right moment.
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Post by Erik on Jun 7, 2011 16:03:30 GMT -5
Five ships flying the Bone Hand anchor in the harbor. They look to be full of men, and a few step ashore, walking toward Ten Towers. Balon Drumm is in the lead.
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Post by Sam on Jun 7, 2011 16:34:47 GMT -5
The Drumm ships are not stopped as they enter the harbor, whose entrance is flanked by a pair of longships on either side, but as they draw up to the docks, they can see the port teeming with men , with dozens of Harlaw banners flapping in the wind. Balon Drumm is met by his goodbrother, overseeing preparations in the port.
"Balon Drumm," Balor said, with an incline of his head. "Do you come to join us in the coming battles, brother?"
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Post by Erik on Jun 7, 2011 17:04:58 GMT -5
"Are there battles coming, now? No word was sent to Old Wyk. We were simply going reaving, and I thought you might like to share in the glory."
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Post by Sam on Jun 12, 2011 12:53:03 GMT -5
[OOC: Sorry for the inactivity, I'll try to be more on my game with posting, I don't mean to hold you up by being slow.]
"That sounds just as good. I've heard rumors of the Lannisters and Reach mobilizing, and chaos often follows such. Where were you headed?" he replied.
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Post by Erik on Jun 12, 2011 23:09:49 GMT -5
"Well, I had thought to make for the Riverlands, but if the West and Reach are distracted, perhaps they would make the better targets. What do you think of Fair Isle?"
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Post by Sam on Jun 13, 2011 15:06:45 GMT -5
"It's as good a target as any, though those fellows have usually got their own ships patrolling the waters, so the alarm would be up before we reached land. Might be better to head north around the Cape of Eagles if we're just after some plunder," Balor replied after a moment of thought.
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Post by Erik on Jun 13, 2011 15:58:14 GMT -5
Balon paused to consider it. "Aye, you have a point. Shorter trip back home, as well. So do we know what the Greenlanders are fighting about this time?"
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Post by Sam on Jun 13, 2011 20:13:14 GMT -5
"They're always fighting about something, only their gods know what it is this time," Harlaw replied. "Perhaps their lion lord has gotten too greedy, or the Vale too prickly and taking offense at something he said," he added with a shrug. "The more they fight, the better for us."
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Post by Erik on Jun 13, 2011 21:40:42 GMT -5
"True enough. Think that The Greyjoy will be wanting to cause some chaos in the process?"
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Post by Sam on Jun 13, 2011 21:58:46 GMT -5
"That is what one would think, but that Greyjoy is one fuck whose intentions nobody can predict," he replied.
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Post by Erik on Jun 14, 2011 5:09:34 GMT -5
"Well, we can hope. When can you have your ships ready to sail?"
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Post by Sam on Jun 14, 2011 7:09:44 GMT -5
"A day or two at the most, we're still waiting for Volmark and Stonetree to show up," he replied. As he said that, a man ran up to him, from the direction of the castle. He handed Harlaw's heir a small letter, and after scanning it quickly he looked back up at Drumm. "The Greyjoy whelp summons us all to Pyke, with all our ships. Maybe he's got something planned after all."
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Post by Erik on Jun 14, 2011 15:20:31 GMT -5
"Good timing. Suppose I'll wait here and head out with you lot, then. Let's hope this means some war."
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Hope you all are well and happy.