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<blockquote data-quote="Cor Azer" data-source="post: 5606435" data-attributes="member: 870"><p>"Gulls," thought Haken, and not for the first time that day. Seeing the servants of House Vantri scurry through the courtyard preparing the Ser Laton and Ser Jarl's entourage always made him think of the pestering sea birds - each may have had a particular task, but their seemingly random movements just looked like chaos.</p><p></p><p>"There are no gulls here, Haken." The soft voice caught the guard by surprise. Little Lisa Vantri could be as silent in her step as she was incessant with her questions.</p><p></p><p>"An expression, my lady," clarified Haken. "My father always called young knights at play 'gulls'. They may far outnumber the falcons, dragons, and stags in this world, but few have any hope of being as important."</p><p></p><p>"Laton says he can win. That's important."</p><p></p><p>"Your brother is good, as is your uncle." Haken knew he'd be hard-pressed to hold his own against either of them, but then, he was no knight anointed in the name of the Seven. He was a guard, a veteran of several clansmen raids to be sure, but still just a guard. And a bastard one at that.</p><p></p><p>"I hope he wins. I don't want to marry a pigsherd."</p><p></p><p>"A what?" Haken laughed. "Why should you marry a pigsherd?"</p><p></p><p>"Laton said so," Lisa grimaced. "He said that the younger sister of a disgraced knight was to marry a pigsherd. Does House Brocklyn have a pigsherd?"</p><p></p><p>"I couldn't say, my lady. I've never been to Lakelights. But if the men there like their bacon, I'm sure they have a pigsherd."</p><p></p><p>"I don't like bacon."</p><p></p><p>"Eh now, that a fact?"</p><p></p><p>"Yes. And if I have to marry a pigsherd, I shall say, 'No more bacon! You'll make something of yourself!'"</p><p></p><p>"Very assertive of you, my lady. I'm sure every pigsherd will rise to your challenge."</p><p></p><p>A firm harrumph cuts Haken off. The guard and young lady turn to see a septa tapping her foot.</p><p></p><p>"Truly, Lisa? You know better than to harangue the guards."</p><p></p><p>"I meant no harm, Septa," pleads the young girl.</p><p></p><p>"It makes no matter. You are to be a lady, and a lady does not consort with this... sort." Septa Diennie gave Haken Stone a withering look, and the guard know she spoken not of his occupation.</p><p></p><p>"Yes, Septa." The girl took a few steps towards her tutor, but stopped and turned back to Haken. "You're going too?" Barely waiting for his nod, Lisa continued, "Keep them safe, Haken."</p><p></p><p>The guard smiled. "Like as not, they'll be protecting me, my lady."</p><p></p><p>After the lady and septa leave him alone, Haken Stone picks up his pack and carries it over to one of the baggage carts, heaving it up into place.</p><p></p><p>"Haken!" The firm voice commanded respect, and the guard turned to attention. Lord Loughton Vantri stood at the head of the baggage cart, his left hand braced upon his weirwood cane, and his right clutching a rolled parchment.</p><p></p><p>"My lord. How can I help you?"</p><p></p><p>"You can ready the men to be gone in an hour. A raven has arrived from Upfall. It seems Ser Gough Crelling is also travelling to Lakelights and hopes to meet Laton and Jarl at the crossroads and travel as a group."</p><p></p><p>Haken nods. "We'll be ready, my lord."</p><p></p><p>"Now, to find that son and brother of mine." The crippled man seemed twice as old as he hobbled away on his cane, but Haken Stone smirked to himself as he heard Lord Vantri mutter, "Damn gulls..."</p><p></p><p>---</p><p></p><p>So there's the start. I know it's not much to work with, but I wanted to give you players a chance to interact with some of the household before the trip to Lakelights. Let me know how your character is preparing for the ride.</p><p></p><p>OOC Thread: <a href="http://www.enworld.org/forum/talking-talk/303188-asoiaf-rpg-tourney-gulls-recruiting.html" target="_blank">http://www.enworld.org/forum/talking-talk/303188-asoiaf-rpg-tourney-gulls-recruiting.html</a></p><p>Character Sheets: <a href="http://www.enworld.org/forum/rogues-gallery/305284-asoiaf-rpg-tourney-gulls-houses-characters.html" target="_blank">http://www.enworld.org/forum/rogues-gallery/305284-asoiaf-rpg-tourney-gulls-houses-characters.html</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cor Azer, post: 5606435, member: 870"] "Gulls," thought Haken, and not for the first time that day. Seeing the servants of House Vantri scurry through the courtyard preparing the Ser Laton and Ser Jarl's entourage always made him think of the pestering sea birds - each may have had a particular task, but their seemingly random movements just looked like chaos. "There are no gulls here, Haken." The soft voice caught the guard by surprise. Little Lisa Vantri could be as silent in her step as she was incessant with her questions. "An expression, my lady," clarified Haken. "My father always called young knights at play 'gulls'. They may far outnumber the falcons, dragons, and stags in this world, but few have any hope of being as important." "Laton says he can win. That's important." "Your brother is good, as is your uncle." Haken knew he'd be hard-pressed to hold his own against either of them, but then, he was no knight anointed in the name of the Seven. He was a guard, a veteran of several clansmen raids to be sure, but still just a guard. And a bastard one at that. "I hope he wins. I don't want to marry a pigsherd." "A what?" Haken laughed. "Why should you marry a pigsherd?" "Laton said so," Lisa grimaced. "He said that the younger sister of a disgraced knight was to marry a pigsherd. Does House Brocklyn have a pigsherd?" "I couldn't say, my lady. I've never been to Lakelights. But if the men there like their bacon, I'm sure they have a pigsherd." "I don't like bacon." "Eh now, that a fact?" "Yes. And if I have to marry a pigsherd, I shall say, 'No more bacon! You'll make something of yourself!'" "Very assertive of you, my lady. I'm sure every pigsherd will rise to your challenge." A firm harrumph cuts Haken off. The guard and young lady turn to see a septa tapping her foot. "Truly, Lisa? You know better than to harangue the guards." "I meant no harm, Septa," pleads the young girl. "It makes no matter. You are to be a lady, and a lady does not consort with this... sort." Septa Diennie gave Haken Stone a withering look, and the guard know she spoken not of his occupation. "Yes, Septa." The girl took a few steps towards her tutor, but stopped and turned back to Haken. "You're going too?" Barely waiting for his nod, Lisa continued, "Keep them safe, Haken." The guard smiled. "Like as not, they'll be protecting me, my lady." After the lady and septa leave him alone, Haken Stone picks up his pack and carries it over to one of the baggage carts, heaving it up into place. "Haken!" The firm voice commanded respect, and the guard turned to attention. Lord Loughton Vantri stood at the head of the baggage cart, his left hand braced upon his weirwood cane, and his right clutching a rolled parchment. "My lord. How can I help you?" "You can ready the men to be gone in an hour. A raven has arrived from Upfall. It seems Ser Gough Crelling is also travelling to Lakelights and hopes to meet Laton and Jarl at the crossroads and travel as a group." Haken nods. "We'll be ready, my lord." "Now, to find that son and brother of mine." The crippled man seemed twice as old as he hobbled away on his cane, but Haken Stone smirked to himself as he heard Lord Vantri mutter, "Damn gulls..." --- So there's the start. I know it's not much to work with, but I wanted to give you players a chance to interact with some of the household before the trip to Lakelights. Let me know how your character is preparing for the ride. OOC Thread: [url]http://www.enworld.org/forum/talking-talk/303188-asoiaf-rpg-tourney-gulls-recruiting.html[/url] Character Sheets: [url]http://www.enworld.org/forum/rogues-gallery/305284-asoiaf-rpg-tourney-gulls-houses-characters.html[/url] [/QUOTE]
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