Thom leaves you to walk amongst the men. Over the next few days you stand with the men on guard shift and train with them. Overall spirits are decent, but below normal. As the last few days passby men slowly start packing.
The night before the wedding Ser Durnedal approaches you. "I have made arraingements for the men to travel North. The plan is somewhat complicated, but the men are ready. Of the 250 men we have here most will be leaving tonight. They will head out in groups of 5-6 making there way for harbor. There is a ship there that will take them to White Harbor. It will set sail before dawn."
"A second group will leave at dawn heading for the ship that will take us after the wedding. They will secure the ship and be prepared to organize a rescue, if need be." He looks up at you on the last part.
"A third group will maintain the image that we are still here. They will leave just as the wedding bells sound. They are our best horseman. There are only a dozen of them and they will make there way North to Moat Caitlin by land." Ser Durendal finishes.
"You will need to leave during the wedding reception and make your way to harbor. I will wait for you there. We will take that ship north. It is fast and will make it there many days ahead of the other ship." Ser Durendal states.
"On to other business. We have not been able to find anything out. The men we have sent out have not been able to locate any information on the Redwyne's. We have not even been able to see any of there men out. I placed a few men near his manor. Things are quiet. He comes and goes often. Travelling to see the King or the Hand. Otherwise we are blind to his actvities." Ser Durendal finishes.
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It is a restless night. Karrwin does not sleep well. It is not the men leaving in the night that bothers his sleep. His mind is full of thoughts of Tanya, her father, the wedding, home ...
After laying in bed for sometime he finally drifts off. A short time later, seems only minutes, Thom is waking Karrwin up. "My Lord, it is time to wake. A bath is drawn."
An hour later after a warm bath, a small cold breakfast (The staff has all left), and dressing into your new outfit. Thom has the horses ready to go. The manor looks deserted. The few remaining men are making preperations to leave. What has been home for so a short while is now a skeleton of itself.
Tyler and Ser Durendal come out to see you off. "Things are different then they have been. I have recieved word that the men near Duskendale are safely away. The ship with the men from here left on time. I will see you at the Harbor."
Tyler steps up "I wish I was going with you to the wedding, but it is best I help here. Eon and Maester Jeremiah are already on the ship preparing it." Tyler looks around "It is a shame I really liked the place."
Thom looks over at Karrwin "We should go." He starts to ride to the door.
As Karrwin nears the Great Sept the crowds start to grow. The commonfolk are starting to gather to witness the event. Vendors, musicans, jesters, mummers, and others wander about entertaining the people. The colors of Orange and Red line the streets.
The horses are given to a young stable boy. Thom stops you pretending to straighten his uniform. In reality he watches to see what stall the horses are in. He nods to Karrwin.
The two of you are escorted into the Great Sept. Light music sounds through the temple. The smell of jasmine candles burn throughout the temple. The two of you are seated near the front on the brides side, a position of honor. The two of you are only three rows back from the front. Karrwin sits next a man he recognizes, Ser Devan Lannister.
He nods at Karrwin. He appears to be in his finest. He wear black that marks him as his nickname the black knight. The only Lannister red and gold is on the Lion of his cloak. "It has been too long." He says extending his hand.
A short time later the ceremony begins. As per standard etiquette of the Seven Faiths the ceremony takes place. The King gives away his sister. Seated only a few seats from the King is Lord Redwyne. A special ceremony of Dorne takes place as well. The whole things takes well over 3 hours. Finally the bells ring. People cheer and the crowd outside roars. As the bells ring and the people stand to greet the new couple an usher of servants rush forward and start rearranging the great hall. Within a few minutes the hall is set up for the reception.
People start to mingle allowing the servants to setup. The couple is met by many Lords and Ladies. The King is not far off. As Karrwin stands watching the events. A man appears next to him, it is Lord Redwyne.
"I expected my daughter show up next to you here today. I see she has not. Where has she gone now?" He says in a low and civil tone, trying his hardest not to offend you. He watches the people move and mingle. "I know she left on a ship a few days ago."
