AGOT - Winter is Coming - Solo - Chapter 1 & 2


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"Uneventful, I have no desire to watch the tournament. So I spent most of the day reading and going over notes." The maester looks at you. "Brandon is at one of the tents, I think the Redwyne one. Eon was sending some men to look after him. Something about a knight who just arrived . . . " he waves his hand in the air. "I didn't catch it all."

"Eon let most of the guards off for the night. There are still a few around, most have spread out to other encampents to have some fun."

"From the sounds of the crowd dying down I take it the tournament is over for the day." Jeremiah states to you.

"Do you need something to help you sleep?" He says
 

"No, I'm not going to sleep just yet. I'm going to have glass of wine in my tent, though. If you see Eon, Brandon, or Tyler, send them to me, please."

Once in his tent, Karrwin pours himself a glass of wine and sits down. I should be thinking about the coming rebellion, but all I can think about is Tanya and her damned father. What am I going to do about him?
 

Karrwin sits and drinks his wine in peace. His thoughts of Tanya consuming him. He doesn't even realize Brandon standing over him.

"Karrwin snap out of it. Jeremiah told me to come see you." Karrwin smells the wine on Brandon's breath. "I tracked down Jacen Webber. He and I had a long conversation. I was finally able to get some info out of him, after many a drink."

"Karrwin you are not going to like this - Webber was sent by Lord Redwyne to Pyke with a sealed message. Webber did not know all the details but he also had a locked chest. There was some kind of deal between the Greyjoys and Redwyne over naval forces. Webber guessed it has something to do with the rebellion. Later that night he met with Lord Greyjoy and delivered the message. Greyjoy told Webber the details of the plan. The Greyjoys were sent to kill the Mallisters." Brandon states to you.

"There is no direct connection to the King. Only a few people would know that information." Brandon states to you.

"The danger is that if the Redwynes, Greyjoys, and King are plotting together they control all the naval forces in the Kingdom."

"What should we do about Webber. Eon and couple of his men are watching him. I think he may remember telling me the story. That puts us in a lot of danger. If Redwyne or the King find out . . . I can only imagine the reaction. I think it would be wise for us to get rid of him." Brandon finishes.
 

Karrwin leans his head back and stares at the top of the tent for a moment. "Do you know what this means, Brandon? War. We may not have hard proof, but it is enough to ignite a firestorm. The King has brought this on himself."

He rubs his scruff of a beard. "Go get everyone and bring them here. Jeremiah, Tyler, and Eon. You said Eon has others watching Webber, so don't let him give you any excuses."
 

"No offense Karrwin, but I will have Jeremiah gather the others. I have had quite a few drinks and would like to rest." Brandon says. He looks quite tired.

A little while later the others have gathered. They all sit quietly, none appear to know the news or if so they do not let on that they know.
 

Brandon's casual attitude give Karrwin a flash of annoyance, but he quickly forgets about it as the others filter in and more important things become the topic. "I'm sure you heard but if you haven't, it does appear that the King is behind the Greyjoy attack on the Mallisters. I do not intend to sit idly by while the King stabs the Starks in the back. Tomorrow I am going to the King's brother and informing him that the Starks are with him. Thoughts?"
 

All of them look at you stunned for a moment. Eon is the first to react. "About time we made a decision and stuck to it. I feel that whatever side we choose we will have a fight on our hands."

Jeremiah speaks next "A word of caution, by openly declaring you support the Blackfyre cause you will gain the King as an enemy. A very dangerous position to sit in. I would recommend keeping your support quiet for the time being."

Eon appears ready to explode at the mention of some of the details Jeremiah states. Luckily he is able to maintain his composure.

Brandon looks up with his tired eyes "I feel the choice is right, but I heed you to bend to your father's counsel. If you make a decision, you make it for House Stark and the North."

Tyler just looks at you "I am simply here to give advice and counsel. This is by far out of my realm. I would say talk to Lord Fossoway first."
 

Karrwin nods at the advice. "I don't mean to run to the Blackfyre tent screaming my allegiance for the rebel cause. This will be handled subtly until we are in a postion to make an open declaration. Talking to Fossoway is probably a good idea. I will meet with him in the morning and inform him of my decision. Than I will meet with Prince Daemon and tell him. As for my father, he sent me here to be the envoy of the Starks. And with what has happened, I do not think that he will disagree with my decision. I will draft another letter to him in the morning."
 

All of the men you have gathered look at you. Some nodding, some appear nervous but none have disagreed. It seems that all agree something must be done.

Brandon looks at you "If you don't mind I think I will retire. It has been a long day and I am very drunk."

Jeremiah looks at you "I will start making plans and gathering information. I have a lot to read if I am to give you my best counsel."

Tyler stands "I must go to the castle if you wish to speak to Lord Fossoway tomorrow morning. I will make sure the meeting is kept discrete, perhaps over breakfast so it does not look unusual."

Eon is left in the room. "I am sure Brandon spoke to you about our good friend Ser Webber." He says with a wicked grin. "I would ask that you let me take care of things."
 

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