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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ibram Gaunt" data-source="post: 2793784" data-attributes="member: 13720">For six years the Redfort had been without it's Lord.  Robert's Rebellion ended with a whimper as the Last Targaryen was cast from the Iron Throne.  Jon Arryn had called his banners and Lord Horton responded without delay.  Throughout the war, House Redfort distinguished itself with honors, fighting the Royalist forces at every turn and finally assisting in the assault on the last Targaryan stronghold, Dragonstone.  During this time, Lord Horton had found himself a new bride, Lady Opel Fowler. She had joined him on Dragonstone when the Warden of the East had commanded Lord Horton to lead the garrison at Dragonstone and hold it unitl Stannis Baratheon could arrive and take over the ancient fortress as his new seat.  Lady Opel had been the second wife to Lord Edwyn Dayne, brother to the famous Arthur Dayne.   He died at King's Landing and Lord Horton took her as his wife.  She brought with her Mycha, her only child with Edwyn.  Lord Horton immediately took to her and accepted her as his own upon their marriage.  Shortly before Lord Stannis' fleet arrived at Dragonstone, Horton sent his Opel, Mycha and the servants ahead to the Redfort accompanied by Ser Garen Farthing.  A new house Maester, Brandon the Brawler has come with the group to replace the old Maester Corwin just recently passed. Lady Opel's arrival was met with much joy and celebration among the household as accomodations were made for the new Lady of Redfort.  Two turns have past since Lady Opel arrived and the godswood is in full blossom as Maester Brandon announced the arrival of the white raven and spring along with it.  All seems well since Robert's Rebellion came to a close and peace is now restored in the Seven Kingdoms.  Almost as if in response to the airy mood and new season it has been announced that Lady Opel is with child, while Lord Horton's outriders have come portending the imminent arrival of the Host of Redfort recently back from the campaigns of the rebellion.  Even now plans are being made for a great homecoming celebration as servants sing merrily and go to and fro making preparations.  The smallfolk have gathered at the Redfort awaiting with much anticipation the return of husband, brothers and fathers.  Meanwhile members of the House still go about their business...____________________Mycha is with Maester Brandon in his study attending the ravens and they are still in the midst of unpacking his books and things.  ____________________Creighton and Rhin are in the yard with Captain Costen and Master Egen.  Both Rhin and the Captain are trying to keep Creighton's attention long enouch to give some lessons on tactics.  Josef looks on with amusement while the Master seems much less amused.Costen lowers his sword for a moment and with exasperation says "Listen my boy, I've been trying to get this maneuver to stick in your thick head for two hours now! The least you can do is pay attention."Master Egen responds "You're wasting your time, Jasper caught on to this in the first five minutes."__________________Jasper sits with Septa Nerrys, Rhinna and Hulmer as they discuss the details of the arrival of Jasper's father.  Rhinna explains that the larders are full and the feast will be well prepared with only the best the Redfort has to offer.  Septa Nerrys seems quite insisitent about the blessing and time that should be devoted to the Seven while Hulmer seems most preoccupied figuring out where to house all these soldiers until they break up to return to their homes.  ___________________Melyssa sits with Lady Opel in her father's small solar as they are knitting.  Lady Opel seems interested in getting to know Melyssa better and along with it, the workings of the houshold.  My dear little one, did you know that the sport of hawking is a tradition long embraced by the women of my father's house? I would be very glad to teach you, that is if you don't mind the company?"Later in the conversation, she also inquires,"Tell me of my Lord Husband's other children, what are the boys like?"ACTIONS PLEASE, Mycha and Brandon have IC email.</blockquote>

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