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Post by Edwyn Blackfort on Jul 20, 2016 0:11:08 GMT
Edmure greeted Willem warmly before quickly explaining the situation with the Vances and Smallwoods.
He drew Willem aside and said in a low voice out of ear-shot of the others. "I'd like you to accompany Willis and my uncle. I'm charging you to do your utmost to protect my uncle and act as Willis' second. Be my eyes and ears, cousin."
He addressed the group of men, speaking at his normal level.
"Just to be clear what everyone's duties are. This is a chiefly a diplomatic mission and as such Jon is in overall command. Jon will be in charge of treating with the Smallwoods if there is an opportunity and will deal with Lord Roger in Lord Belric's name. The village and the mill needs to be restored to Lord Roger's rule. Willis will command the men in the event of trouble. See that they are ready for all eventualities. Willem acts as second in command of the men after Willis and will serve as Jon's chief bodyguard and companion. Septon Jared you will assist as needed."
He paused and looked around the group. "Are there any questions? If not, make your preparations to leave with Lord Roger."
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Post by Lucas of Brindlewood on Jul 22, 2016 17:25:02 GMT
Edmure greeted Willem warmly before quickly explaining the situation with the Vances and Smallwoods. He drew Willem aside and said in a low voice out of ear-shot of the others. "I'd like you to accompany Willis and my uncle. I'm charging you to do your utmost to protect my uncle and act as Willis' second. Be my eyes and ears, cousin." He addressed the group of men, speaking at his normal level. "Just to be clear what everyone's duties are. This is a chiefly a diplomatic mission and as such Jon is in overall command. Jon will be in charge of treating with the Smallwoods if there is an opportunity and will deal with Lord Roger in Lord Belric's name. The village and the mill needs to be restored to Lord Roger's rule. Willis will command the men in the event of trouble. See that they are ready for all eventualities. Willem acts as second in command of the men after Willis and will serve as Jon's chief bodyguard and companion. Septon Jared you will assist as needed." He paused and looked around the group. "Are there any questions? If not, make your preparations to leave with Lord Roger." "Understood, Ser Edmure. I will report to you upon our return." Willem replied in a quiet tone. After Ser Edmure spoke to the group, Ser Willem hastily departed to gather everything he would require for the journey.
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Post by Edwyn Blackfort on Jul 22, 2016 22:47:19 GMT
Having closed the court for the day, Edmure returned to his chambers before making his regular rounds of the garrison to see that they were performing their duties as expected.
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Post by Vex on Aug 9, 2016 21:11:04 GMT
2nd day of the 3rd moon.
After the bear hunt that had most likely cost them their brand new kennelmaster, Dacey ventured into the great hall, albeit somewhat reluctantly, to talk to Edmure.
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Post by The Gambler on Aug 9, 2016 21:18:14 GMT
Edmure was not there and no one is holding court. A guardsman informs her that her brother had ridden off with a few knights and guardsmen to deal with a border dispute on Lord Vance's lands. He also informs her that Jon is technically in charge, but that the steward sick in bed with severe bowel distress. The petitioners have been turned away for the day.
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Post by Vex on Aug 9, 2016 21:21:46 GMT
She studied the messenger with a slight frown. "So what you are telling me is... No one is in charge?" she inquired.
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Post by The Gambler on Aug 9, 2016 21:35:44 GMT
The guard pondered the question for a moment, opening his mouth to speak, before closing it again.
"Correct, milady," he admitted. "Technically after the Castellan and Steward, command would pass to the a knight of one of the towers, but Ser Yoren and Ser Simon are with Lord Belric. That would leave the Captain of the Guard or the lord's closest blood relation." He looked incredibly uncomfortable at the idea of Hoster in command.
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Post by Vex on Aug 9, 2016 22:01:48 GMT
It took Dacey approximately half a second to make the following decision. "Lord's closest blood relation it is," she said. "Until my uncle is indisposed, have all urgent matters brought to me. Can you let the rest of the guard know?" she asked, giving the man a measuring look.
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Post by The Gambler on Aug 9, 2016 22:11:59 GMT
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"Yes, milady," the guard replied, with a short bow, his square jaw tightening, seeming unsure if that was the proper protocol. At this point though, this far down in the chain of command, anyone of noble birth giving orders was close enough to in charge. "I will get the word around at once."
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Post by Vex on Aug 10, 2016 22:29:51 GMT
Dacey didn't seem to share the guard's dilemma. She gave him a short nod of acknowledgement. "Good," she said. "I trust there are no issues currently?" she inquired, just in case, though doubted something overly important could have arisen in these few past hours that Edmure had replaced Jon in the field.
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Post by The Gambler on Aug 10, 2016 22:33:15 GMT
"None at the moment, my lady," the guard replied, tone indicating that in Harrenhal it was only a matter of time until there was. "When there is, you'll be the first to know. How was your hunt?"
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Post by Jormun Rivers on Aug 11, 2016 1:04:19 GMT
Jormun enters the great hall and approaches Dacey as she converses with a guard he doesn't recognize, giving the pair of them a brief wave before waiting for the current conversation to be done.
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Post by Vex on Aug 11, 2016 9:32:25 GMT
Dacey nodded again, thinking about his question. Harrenhal had proven once more it gave nothing without taking. "It was a moderate success," she said, deciding it'd be good to at least try to hold the morale high. Higher than rock bottom, anyway. "A deer, a few wolf pelts, and we captured a bear cub," she added, trying to figure out whether she knew the guard, unsure as to why he'd be as chummy.
She noticed Jormun as he approached. "Brother," she said. "Did you find a pen for the cub?"
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Post by The Gambler on Aug 11, 2016 10:18:04 GMT
He was a chummy guard, some more personable than others, a few actually taking interest in the lives of those they served, those they relied on for food and wages. This particular guardsman's name was Roland and he had been the apprentice to Jaime the Smith before the Blackforts arrived, his build evidence of his time long hours spent at the forge. His mother had told him that the blood of Benedict Rivers flowed in his veins, Justman blood, royal blood. He did not know what to make of that, but he did have a strikingly noble look for a man born a peasant. "Moderate? That sounds like quite the bounty for a day's work, milady."
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Post by Vex on Aug 11, 2016 11:11:14 GMT
"We lost Pate to the wolves," she replied somewhat regretfully. "And our kennelmaster candidate ran off to follow them into the woods after we'd driven them off. I suppose we'll see if she returns or not."
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