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<blockquote data-quote="Maester Luwin" data-source="post: 2541759" data-attributes="member: 23259"><p>First session part 1! For my first session I had only 3 players as the others had to work ect.. The 3 players were Artos, Helga, & Donnel. I also used Jasson & Rickon as Npc's (I also stat'ed out the remaining 3 Pc's as Npc's to be used as needed in the campaign). The players were given a short piece of fiction called simply The Opening Scene (which I added as a file if anyone is interested) to set the mood & then play began. As the party was initially split I had to go back & forth a between them- like in the books shifting from one group then another. Helga along with Jasson, Rickon, Septon Heward, Maester Quelion, Daveth, 10 men-at- arms (including Lttle William- Jasson's sworn sword) travel to Winterfell. Artos & Donnel await their arrivial. </p><p></p><p>Recap on 8/23/05 Session </p><p></p><p>Helga & party travel to Winterfell. Four days from Winterfell Helga has a disturbing dream & the next day consults Maester Quelion about large horned fish.*(1) Maester Quelion reports no knowledge of said fish but agrees to research them once they reach Winterfell (he will have access to the Stark’s library & Maester Pelion’s aid in this matter). The next morning Helga & Rickon discover an abandoned Holdfast 3 days from Winterfell & inside the Wolfswood. Upon further investigation they find signs of foul play (dried blood & torn clothing but no bodies). Also Helga notes that the tracks of the horses (estimated around a score of them) were either carrying heavy loads or armored riders as the tracks were very deep in the mud!*(2) </p><p></p><p></p><p>Meanwhile back at Winterfell, Lord Willam introduces Artos to his protector- Donnel of Long Lake. Both men know of each other but for the first time Donnel will serve directly under Artos not Willam himself. Lord Willam explains his current troubles: the “infestation” of Southern Lords; the Ironmen raiders off his western coast; & the bickering between the Lords Flint & Bolton. He gives Artos his mission of discovering if Raymun Redbeard represents an actual threat. Due to Willam’s other duties he is unable to see to it himself. They briefly discuss Lord Butterwell’s & Ser Brynden Rivers reasons for visiting Winterfell- trying to get Lord Willam to commit to King Daeron’s cause in the possible upcoming civil war. Lord Willam also charges Donnel to protect & serve Lord Artos as he has served himself as well as charging Lord Artos to respect & keep Donnel as he has been a trusted & honored servant to house Stark.*(3) Their meeting is interrupted by Ser Benton Cassel, Master of Arms at Winterfell. He states Lord Ronnel Bolton & his sworn sword, Ser Cregan Snow are headed to The Smoking Log (the local ale house) & that Ser Martyn Flint (& 5-6 men at arms of his house) are already there! Lord Willam asks Artos & Donnel to intercede on his behalf. </p><p>Artos & Donnel stop off at the stable for they think they will make a more impressive sight a horse than a foot. Artos uses his influence over the Master of Horse to upgrade Donnel’s garron for a blood bay courser.*(4) Lord Artos mounts the pride of the Stark’s stables, a black stallion, & they proceed to the Smoking Log.*(5) Market Square, outside Castle Winterfell’s walls, is teeming with people. Freeswords rub shoulders with peddlers, camp followers, smallfolk, pages of the nobles, & local merchants who have all arrived for the tourney to honor The King’s Hand, Lord Butterwell, and three days hence. The crowd parts before the warhorses. Though they make good time neither man spots the gigantic form of Ser Cregan Snow though they do see a few patrons making haste to leave the Smoking Log as they arrive.*(6) </p><p></p><p></p><p>At the same time Helga & party are arriving at Winter Town with the walls of Castle Winterfell looming in the distance. They note the hub of activity as well as the pavilions of the visiting nobles outside of town.*(7) The dream & abandoned Holdfast weigh heavily on Helga’s mind but she knows she must put these behind her, at least for now. Young Jasson Snow presents her with problems enough. He has been sneaking off of late & Little William has proven himself lacking the mental acuity to stop him. At Karhold this is but a game but here this could mean his life. She asks Rickon to escort her & her son directly to Winterfell. She also lectures Jasson & Little William on the importance of staying put! </p><p></p><p></p><p>Lord Artos & Donnel find the tap room of the Smoking Log nearly empty & the reason for it. Squaring off against each other & separated only by 20 paces of the common room are Lords Flint & Bolton! No one has drawn steel but their hands are all on swords (except Ronnel Bolton who is cleaning his nails with a dagger). Lord Artos reminds all present that they are both under the protection of House Stark as well as the rules of hospitality. He states he will not allow ANY man to violate his brother’s decree of peace & goodwill.* (8) He states “I wish a private audience with you Ser Martyn & you Ronnel Bolton.” Ser Martyn immediately agrees sending his men back to his father’s pavilion. Ser Cregan watches them go but does not leave. Ronnel eventually agrees sending Ser Cregan to the bar. The 3 nobles & Donnel find an empty table & the discussion begins. Lord Artos uses his influence to garner a temporary peace- at least until they leave Winterfell- stating “It is best to let your noble fathers decide this issue with the guidance of my bother Lord Willam.* (9) Ronnel Bolton finally agrees to this but states “I & my sworn sword shall only draw steel in the defense of our persons but least you think me craven do not insult me or my father further with your silly accusations!” (Lord Flint has let it be known that he thinks the Boltons responsible for the bandit raids on his remote Holdfasts which border Bolton lands). Ser Cregan takes a keg from behind the bar as he leaves & smiles smugly- Lord Artos had said he would cover the nights drinking between the men present but Ronnel stated he “had lost his thirst”- not so Ser Cregan it seems. </p><p></p><p></p><p>After Bolton’s departure Ser Martyn tells Artos all he knows of the raids & his father’s suspicisions. He tells Artos his father, Mathell, has come to bring this before Lord Willam. Lord Artos tells Ser Martyn that he has a plan that might aid his endeavor to the north & alleviate Ser Martyn’s problem as well- namely Ronnel & Ser Cregan. </p><p></p><p></p><p>All the while Donnel has been watching Lord Artos’ back & he notices 4 freeriders enter & take an empty table near them. He judges them mainly inexperienced; except for their leader or the man he deems their leader. Though they appeared non-threating he continues to watch them as something about their body language sends off warning signals.* (10) </p><p></p><p></p><p>As Helga & party pass the Smoking Log she notices Lord Artos’ stallion along with another warhorse. She decides to go in & see the father of her son. She wants to know what kind of welcome her & Jasson can expect at Winterfell (it is no secret that Lady Mylara Stark is jealous of Jasson due to Lord Willam’s son, Edwyle, being sickly & Jasson being a bastard). Helga knows that it was her words whispered in Lord Willam’s ears that sent her & her son to Karhold. Helga asks Rickon & company to ride on to Winterfell with Jasson as she feels the alehouse inappropriate for her son. Rickon agrees & Little William vows to “Keep’em safe n’ sound Mistress Helga”, though Helga plainly has reservations about Little William’s ability to keep that promise.* (11) As she ties up her garron, being careful to place her away from the warhorses, she sees a swarthy youth dressed in black velvets & ermine cloak enter the ale house with what appears to be a singer on his cloak tails. With a long sigh she opens the door to the noise, smoke, & laughter saying “May the Old gods preserve me”!* (12) </p><p></p><p></p><p>Artos & Donnel stay a while longer after Ser Martyn leaves. Donnel takes time to make Artos aware of the freeriders. They witness young Nymeros Martell enters the ale house with the mummer Alton Motley close behind. Nymeros merely nods toward Artos but Alton bows deeply & smiles broadly.*(13) Alton Motley is known as a singer/mummer attached to Lord Butterwell’s party & Nymeros is Lord Willam’s guest/ hostage/ ward & cousin to the Queen. Nymeros grabs a comely tavern wench as she passes by & states “Come Wilma warm my bones once more before I leave for distant & might I say barbaric Karhold”. Wilma smiles as he pulls her close & says “Me thinks you need something cold rather than warm M’lord” as she pours a mug of cold ale upon his head. The crowd including Lord Artos & Donnel, laugh at this. To his credit the Dornish youth laughs the loudest as he finds a seat near Alton. The singer tunes his lute & begins a bawdy drinking song. As Alton begins his song another woman in riding leathers & wild auburn hair enters the tap room. She catches the eye of most of the men in the place including Artos & Nymeros. Artos knows Helga but waits to see what mischief Nymeros will cause, knowing well that this woman can take care of herself. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Nymeros shouts above the din of noise “GOOD WOMAN! Come join me & make my last night here a memorable one!” Helga states plainly “Keep your ale & memories to your self”. Nymeros’ smile slowly disappears as Alton stops his bawdy ditty “A Beautiful Maid Awakes the Sleeping Giant” to say “By the Seven Milord but your luck has soured this eve!” Helga continues to walk toward Artos’ table. Nymeros’ face flushing somewhat says “Good woman do you know to whom you speak- I am Nymeros Martell cousin to the Queen!” Helga now standing before lord Artos’ table says without looking back “Then let her keep you warm tonight!” Again laughter filled the Smoking Log but Nymeros’ hand slowly slipped to the slender Bravossi blade at his left hip. Artos noting this stood & said “Helga my maid” hugging her fiercely while stating “How is my son Jasson!” A look of astonishment grew on Nymeros’ face. A face turned red with embarrassment. Again laughter filled the room as the young Dornish nobleman hastily took his leave of the Smoking Log.* (14) </p><p></p><p></p><p>Footnotes going over some game mechanics used during play </p><p>. </p><p></p><p>1.) Using the Dream feat Helga has a vision of an up coming storm that brings the sea crashing against Karhold’s walls. Lord Karlon is swept away from the battlements. In the waves below the keep she sees “large horned fish” beating against the keep’s gates with their horns. </p><p>2.) Helga succeeds in both spot & survival rolls which aids her here. </p><p>3.) In the AGoT RPG each character has a social rank (which could be used as an ECL as noble characters have advantages over small folk as in the books). Lord Artos is above Donnel’s station so should answer to Artos. At the same time Donnel has chosen the favored feat which lets everyone know he’s Lord Willam’s man & should be respected as such. </p><p>4.) The use of influence replaces using skills like Diplomacy & Intimidate (which are still used to change the attitudes of Npc’s- e.g. from friendly to helpful). Each player rec’s a number of influence points depending on class, noble house, & cha. Here the Artos player succeeds in an influence roll vs the Master of Horse convincing him that he should give Donnel a good warhorse without troubling his liege Lord Willam for approval. </p><p>5.) In AGoT RPG noble characters need not “count coppers” as King Robert once said. Instead they are allowed equipment as due their station/ as needed (& within reason- not every noble should be waving a Valyrian blade around). </p><p>6.) Neither player made there spot rolls even though Ser Cregan has the Giant’s Blood feat (& is my version of the Mountain that rides from the books). </p><p>7.) As a wildling raider Helga ha no knowledge: nobility skill ranks & therefore the noble’s sigils are little more than pretty flags. </p><p>8.) Here is where the AGoT RPG really shines. It is not just a RPG but an extensive source book of Martin’s world so that anyone (whether they have read the novels or not) can run this setting without problems complete with rules of hospitality/ feudalism! </p><p>9.) Again the Artos player uses his influence but against a rival house not his own making it a trickier. He succeeds with only marginal success vs Ronnel Bolton. I did not make him roll vs Ser Martyn seeing their house wouldn’t have any problems complying as they are loyal to Willam (again this rpg urges GM’s to use their judgment during a sessions & keep things simple only rolling dice when necessary). </p><p>10.) Donnel uses & succeeds with the sense motive & knowledge: warfare skills allowing him to judge the freeriders approximate skill levels & their attitudes. </p><p>11.) Jasson’s player chose the Noble Spirit feat which gives him a companion, Little William a Karstark guardsman, who will not willing betray him & act as a protector. As Jasson is a child Pc (yes the RPG allows you to play a child if you choose to. </p><p>12.) Again Helga being a wildling might suspect the “youth” to be a noble she has no way to recognize him as Nymeros Martell. She succeeds with a spot check & notices Nymeros’ companion has a lute though the light isn’t the greatest. </p><p>13.) Here is another example of how status & social rank works in the game. House Martell is equal to house Stark though Alton Motley is only a commoner & must show deference to Lord Stark (he also wishes to attach himself to Lord Artos’ party & is sucking up a bit). </p><p>14.) Here Helga playing in typical wildling fashion speaks her mind but makes sure she makes it to Lord Artos’ table & his protection. Though House Martell & House Stark are on equal footing Nymeros has been fostered to Lord Willam & he knows Lord Artos could cause trouble for him. Nymeros thinks discretion is the better part of valor though Helga may have to watch her back- maybe even gaining the Nemesis Defect! </p><p></p><p>Well I hope you all enjoyed it! Will post more later. Thanks Maester Luwin</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Maester Luwin, post: 2541759, member: 23259"] First session part 1! For my first session I had only 3 players as the others had to work ect.. The 3 players were Artos, Helga, & Donnel. I also used Jasson & Rickon as Npc's (I also stat'ed out the remaining 3 Pc's as Npc's to be used as needed in the campaign). The players were given a short piece of fiction called simply The Opening Scene (which I added as a file if anyone is interested) to set the mood & then play began. As the party was initially split I had to go back & forth a between them- like in the books shifting from one group then another. Helga along with Jasson, Rickon, Septon Heward, Maester Quelion, Daveth, 10 men-at- arms (including Lttle William- Jasson's sworn sword) travel to Winterfell. Artos & Donnel await their arrivial. Recap on 8/23/05 Session Helga & party travel to Winterfell. Four days from Winterfell Helga has a disturbing dream & the next day consults Maester Quelion about large horned fish.*(1) Maester Quelion reports no knowledge of said fish but agrees to research them once they reach Winterfell (he will have access to the Stark’s library & Maester Pelion’s aid in this matter). The next morning Helga & Rickon discover an abandoned Holdfast 3 days from Winterfell & inside the Wolfswood. Upon further investigation they find signs of foul play (dried blood & torn clothing but no bodies). Also Helga notes that the tracks of the horses (estimated around a score of them) were either carrying heavy loads or armored riders as the tracks were very deep in the mud!*(2) Meanwhile back at Winterfell, Lord Willam introduces Artos to his protector- Donnel of Long Lake. Both men know of each other but for the first time Donnel will serve directly under Artos not Willam himself. Lord Willam explains his current troubles: the “infestation” of Southern Lords; the Ironmen raiders off his western coast; & the bickering between the Lords Flint & Bolton. He gives Artos his mission of discovering if Raymun Redbeard represents an actual threat. Due to Willam’s other duties he is unable to see to it himself. They briefly discuss Lord Butterwell’s & Ser Brynden Rivers reasons for visiting Winterfell- trying to get Lord Willam to commit to King Daeron’s cause in the possible upcoming civil war. Lord Willam also charges Donnel to protect & serve Lord Artos as he has served himself as well as charging Lord Artos to respect & keep Donnel as he has been a trusted & honored servant to house Stark.*(3) Their meeting is interrupted by Ser Benton Cassel, Master of Arms at Winterfell. He states Lord Ronnel Bolton & his sworn sword, Ser Cregan Snow are headed to The Smoking Log (the local ale house) & that Ser Martyn Flint (& 5-6 men at arms of his house) are already there! Lord Willam asks Artos & Donnel to intercede on his behalf. Artos & Donnel stop off at the stable for they think they will make a more impressive sight a horse than a foot. Artos uses his influence over the Master of Horse to upgrade Donnel’s garron for a blood bay courser.*(4) Lord Artos mounts the pride of the Stark’s stables, a black stallion, & they proceed to the Smoking Log.*(5) Market Square, outside Castle Winterfell’s walls, is teeming with people. Freeswords rub shoulders with peddlers, camp followers, smallfolk, pages of the nobles, & local merchants who have all arrived for the tourney to honor The King’s Hand, Lord Butterwell, and three days hence. The crowd parts before the warhorses. Though they make good time neither man spots the gigantic form of Ser Cregan Snow though they do see a few patrons making haste to leave the Smoking Log as they arrive.*(6) At the same time Helga & party are arriving at Winter Town with the walls of Castle Winterfell looming in the distance. They note the hub of activity as well as the pavilions of the visiting nobles outside of town.*(7) The dream & abandoned Holdfast weigh heavily on Helga’s mind but she knows she must put these behind her, at least for now. Young Jasson Snow presents her with problems enough. He has been sneaking off of late & Little William has proven himself lacking the mental acuity to stop him. At Karhold this is but a game but here this could mean his life. She asks Rickon to escort her & her son directly to Winterfell. She also lectures Jasson & Little William on the importance of staying put! Lord Artos & Donnel find the tap room of the Smoking Log nearly empty & the reason for it. Squaring off against each other & separated only by 20 paces of the common room are Lords Flint & Bolton! No one has drawn steel but their hands are all on swords (except Ronnel Bolton who is cleaning his nails with a dagger). Lord Artos reminds all present that they are both under the protection of House Stark as well as the rules of hospitality. He states he will not allow ANY man to violate his brother’s decree of peace & goodwill.* (8) He states “I wish a private audience with you Ser Martyn & you Ronnel Bolton.” Ser Martyn immediately agrees sending his men back to his father’s pavilion. Ser Cregan watches them go but does not leave. Ronnel eventually agrees sending Ser Cregan to the bar. The 3 nobles & Donnel find an empty table & the discussion begins. Lord Artos uses his influence to garner a temporary peace- at least until they leave Winterfell- stating “It is best to let your noble fathers decide this issue with the guidance of my bother Lord Willam.* (9) Ronnel Bolton finally agrees to this but states “I & my sworn sword shall only draw steel in the defense of our persons but least you think me craven do not insult me or my father further with your silly accusations!” (Lord Flint has let it be known that he thinks the Boltons responsible for the bandit raids on his remote Holdfasts which border Bolton lands). Ser Cregan takes a keg from behind the bar as he leaves & smiles smugly- Lord Artos had said he would cover the nights drinking between the men present but Ronnel stated he “had lost his thirst”- not so Ser Cregan it seems. After Bolton’s departure Ser Martyn tells Artos all he knows of the raids & his father’s suspicisions. He tells Artos his father, Mathell, has come to bring this before Lord Willam. Lord Artos tells Ser Martyn that he has a plan that might aid his endeavor to the north & alleviate Ser Martyn’s problem as well- namely Ronnel & Ser Cregan. All the while Donnel has been watching Lord Artos’ back & he notices 4 freeriders enter & take an empty table near them. He judges them mainly inexperienced; except for their leader or the man he deems their leader. Though they appeared non-threating he continues to watch them as something about their body language sends off warning signals.* (10) As Helga & party pass the Smoking Log she notices Lord Artos’ stallion along with another warhorse. She decides to go in & see the father of her son. She wants to know what kind of welcome her & Jasson can expect at Winterfell (it is no secret that Lady Mylara Stark is jealous of Jasson due to Lord Willam’s son, Edwyle, being sickly & Jasson being a bastard). Helga knows that it was her words whispered in Lord Willam’s ears that sent her & her son to Karhold. Helga asks Rickon & company to ride on to Winterfell with Jasson as she feels the alehouse inappropriate for her son. Rickon agrees & Little William vows to “Keep’em safe n’ sound Mistress Helga”, though Helga plainly has reservations about Little William’s ability to keep that promise.* (11) As she ties up her garron, being careful to place her away from the warhorses, she sees a swarthy youth dressed in black velvets & ermine cloak enter the ale house with what appears to be a singer on his cloak tails. With a long sigh she opens the door to the noise, smoke, & laughter saying “May the Old gods preserve me”!* (12) Artos & Donnel stay a while longer after Ser Martyn leaves. Donnel takes time to make Artos aware of the freeriders. They witness young Nymeros Martell enters the ale house with the mummer Alton Motley close behind. Nymeros merely nods toward Artos but Alton bows deeply & smiles broadly.*(13) Alton Motley is known as a singer/mummer attached to Lord Butterwell’s party & Nymeros is Lord Willam’s guest/ hostage/ ward & cousin to the Queen. Nymeros grabs a comely tavern wench as she passes by & states “Come Wilma warm my bones once more before I leave for distant & might I say barbaric Karhold”. Wilma smiles as he pulls her close & says “Me thinks you need something cold rather than warm M’lord” as she pours a mug of cold ale upon his head. The crowd including Lord Artos & Donnel, laugh at this. To his credit the Dornish youth laughs the loudest as he finds a seat near Alton. The singer tunes his lute & begins a bawdy drinking song. As Alton begins his song another woman in riding leathers & wild auburn hair enters the tap room. She catches the eye of most of the men in the place including Artos & Nymeros. Artos knows Helga but waits to see what mischief Nymeros will cause, knowing well that this woman can take care of herself. Nymeros shouts above the din of noise “GOOD WOMAN! Come join me & make my last night here a memorable one!” Helga states plainly “Keep your ale & memories to your self”. Nymeros’ smile slowly disappears as Alton stops his bawdy ditty “A Beautiful Maid Awakes the Sleeping Giant” to say “By the Seven Milord but your luck has soured this eve!” Helga continues to walk toward Artos’ table. Nymeros’ face flushing somewhat says “Good woman do you know to whom you speak- I am Nymeros Martell cousin to the Queen!” Helga now standing before lord Artos’ table says without looking back “Then let her keep you warm tonight!” Again laughter filled the Smoking Log but Nymeros’ hand slowly slipped to the slender Bravossi blade at his left hip. Artos noting this stood & said “Helga my maid” hugging her fiercely while stating “How is my son Jasson!” A look of astonishment grew on Nymeros’ face. A face turned red with embarrassment. Again laughter filled the room as the young Dornish nobleman hastily took his leave of the Smoking Log.* (14) Footnotes going over some game mechanics used during play . 1.) Using the Dream feat Helga has a vision of an up coming storm that brings the sea crashing against Karhold’s walls. Lord Karlon is swept away from the battlements. In the waves below the keep she sees “large horned fish” beating against the keep’s gates with their horns. 2.) Helga succeeds in both spot & survival rolls which aids her here. 3.) In the AGoT RPG each character has a social rank (which could be used as an ECL as noble characters have advantages over small folk as in the books). Lord Artos is above Donnel’s station so should answer to Artos. At the same time Donnel has chosen the favored feat which lets everyone know he’s Lord Willam’s man & should be respected as such. 4.) The use of influence replaces using skills like Diplomacy & Intimidate (which are still used to change the attitudes of Npc’s- e.g. from friendly to helpful). Each player rec’s a number of influence points depending on class, noble house, & cha. Here the Artos player succeeds in an influence roll vs the Master of Horse convincing him that he should give Donnel a good warhorse without troubling his liege Lord Willam for approval. 5.) In AGoT RPG noble characters need not “count coppers” as King Robert once said. Instead they are allowed equipment as due their station/ as needed (& within reason- not every noble should be waving a Valyrian blade around). 6.) Neither player made there spot rolls even though Ser Cregan has the Giant’s Blood feat (& is my version of the Mountain that rides from the books). 7.) As a wildling raider Helga ha no knowledge: nobility skill ranks & therefore the noble’s sigils are little more than pretty flags. 8.) Here is where the AGoT RPG really shines. It is not just a RPG but an extensive source book of Martin’s world so that anyone (whether they have read the novels or not) can run this setting without problems complete with rules of hospitality/ feudalism! 9.) Again the Artos player uses his influence but against a rival house not his own making it a trickier. He succeeds with only marginal success vs Ronnel Bolton. I did not make him roll vs Ser Martyn seeing their house wouldn’t have any problems complying as they are loyal to Willam (again this rpg urges GM’s to use their judgment during a sessions & keep things simple only rolling dice when necessary). 10.) Donnel uses & succeeds with the sense motive & knowledge: warfare skills allowing him to judge the freeriders approximate skill levels & their attitudes. 11.) Jasson’s player chose the Noble Spirit feat which gives him a companion, Little William a Karstark guardsman, who will not willing betray him & act as a protector. As Jasson is a child Pc (yes the RPG allows you to play a child if you choose to. 12.) Again Helga being a wildling might suspect the “youth” to be a noble she has no way to recognize him as Nymeros Martell. She succeeds with a spot check & notices Nymeros’ companion has a lute though the light isn’t the greatest. 13.) Here is another example of how status & social rank works in the game. House Martell is equal to house Stark though Alton Motley is only a commoner & must show deference to Lord Stark (he also wishes to attach himself to Lord Artos’ party & is sucking up a bit). 14.) Here Helga playing in typical wildling fashion speaks her mind but makes sure she makes it to Lord Artos’ table & his protection. Though House Martell & House Stark are on equal footing Nymeros has been fostered to Lord Willam & he knows Lord Artos could cause trouble for him. Nymeros thinks discretion is the better part of valor though Helga may have to watch her back- maybe even gaining the Nemesis Defect! Well I hope you all enjoyed it! Will post more later. Thanks Maester Luwin [/QUOTE]
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