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

[Widowmaker]

Jeremiah looks at you like he said something wrong. He doesn't seem to realize the treason in the rebellion, that or he just hasn't put the big picture together.

Ser Durnedal looks over at you "I don't like the men there either, but moving four thousand men from the north of King's Landing to the Kingswood south of Kings Landing will be nearly impossible without someone noticing. All roads lead in and out of King's Landing. It was hard enough getting those men in position, yet alone from the North and West without someone noticing."

Eon looks on with a quiet steady gaze. "I don't like the men being there, not at all. If we could acquire the logistics necessary I say we move them."

Ser Durendal then states "Eon is right, we have no supply train."

Brandon just looks on, not having any real comment.

 

[Starman]

Karrwin nods. "Very well, but if anyone thinks of something, let me know. What about other things going on in the kingdom? Has anyone heard anything about the upcoming royal wedding? Do we know where the Martells stand?"

 

[Widowmaker]

Brandon sits a little taller "From what I have heard the King is trying to bring the Martells into the Kingdom. His grandfather or great-grandfather tried to do it by force and that did not work, so he is trying politics. I believe he is trying to covet allies for the upcoming rebellion."

"Before we left the tournament you mentioned something about Leo Tyrell dying under strange circumstances. Well, the last Kingdom Governor of Dorne was a Tyrell. He was assisinated by Dornemen. It just seems convienent that Leo Tyrell dies and there bannerhouses are fighting, and then the Martells enter into a political marriage with the Targaryen's. Just seems awful convienent." Brandon states.

"Everything else seems to be on track otherwise. The King is inviting all the noble houses to attend the marriage. I assume soon you will be receiving an invitation. If I were you I would go down to one of the tailors and start getting a new set of clothing for the wedding. I will need to get one as well. Perhaps we can go together?" Brandon states.

"An interesting rumor I heard the other day. The King is going to name Visenyra his heir. Visenyra is his middle sister, the one getting married. If she is named heir, then her children can become King of the Kingdom and Prince of Dorne, by Dornish law. An intersting set of politics indeed." Brandon finishes.

Jeremiah chimes in at that point "If the King is inviting all the houses, I would assume that will be when Prince Daemon holds his meeting."

 

[Starman]

Karrwin shakes head. "This is going to get really messy isn't it," he mutters.

Looking around, he speaks up, "Do we have anyone who can ask around subtly about Tyrell's death. If someone is taking measures that drastic, then we need to know it.

"Do the Martell's have any ambassadors in the city? The King may be trying to woo them, but what are the Martells thinking? Will they join the King or have they made any hints toward joining any sort of rebellion?

"Does Prince Daemon know that Visenyra is to be named heir? Has he made any comments about it one way or the other?

"I know it is a lot of questions, but we need answers in this mess if we don't want to be drowned in the coming storm.

"I will go talk to a tailor. Now, I suppose, before anything else comes up. If you're going to the wedding, Brandon, then you better come as well."

 

[Widowmaker]

Jeremiah speaks up "I know a few people that can ask about here and in Highgarden in regards to Leo's death."

"As to the Martells and what side they choose. I think politics is playing here and they will join with the King. They would not put themselves in such a position without thinking it out well and wieghing the consiquences. Especially now by joining with the Royal House. That in itself is quite strange considering the Valryian tradition of brother and sister marrying."

Brandon speaks about the next part "The Martells have not had an official ambassador in King's Landing in over 100 years, ever since they split away. The closest thing they have are two merchants that act as un-official ambassador. I don't remember there names but they handle a lot of imports and exports to the Free Cities and Dorne. They are quite rich from what I hear. Anyone who wishes to conduct business with the Prince or in Dorne has to visit them and I assume bribe them."

"No one has heard from Prince Daemon in sometime. He has been quite busy. The King has been giving him more and more tasks everyday as Master of Laws. I will send a man I know to check in with the Prince."

Brandon stands pointing towards the door. "Shall we."

Eon speaks up "I have assigned Thom Snow to be your bodyguard from now on. He will accompany you where ever you go from now on. King's Landing is a dangerous place, please don't argue with me on this."

Ser Durendal nods his head once and states "A very wise idea Eon."

 

[Starman]

Karrwin sighs at the mention of Thom Snow. He's a decent man. I just don't want him following me everywhere I go. Knowing that it is pointless to argue, the Stark youth steps outside with Brandon.

"I'm sure you know the way to the best tailor, Brandon, so lead the way."

 

[Widowmaker]

Brandon walks out of the manor house and on to the street. "I know the perfect place. Not to far away, although we will have to go near Flea Bottom. Cholcher the Tailor they call him. I am not sure where he if from, but he has three Bravossi and three Westros tailors working for him. I have heard that some members of the Targaryen court have started to notice his work. His shop is not in the best part of town but it is well secure and no one bothers him."

Thom Snow follows from a distance. Although you get the feeling he is watching your every move his eyes never seem to move. You would almost say he is blind.

 

[Starman]

Karrwin looks around. "Flea Bottom, huh? You know, I'm tempted to take a stroll through there. What do you think, Brandon?"

 

[Widowmaker]

Brandon looks at you and then shrugs his shoulders "Why don't we do it on the way back. It will be easier that way. We can also stop for an ale or chicken leg as well."

As you look over your shoulder at Thom you notice he walks with his sword on his left hip and his left hand rested on the grip. He has a grace that is almost frightening as you watch him for a second.

You finally reach Cholcher's. It is a two story wharehouse with a needle, string, and bolt of clothing on the sign. In writing is says "Cholcher House of Rare and Fine Wares". You enter into a rather plain and dusty entryway. Nothing so far says special at all.

You are eventually brought to the second floor where things become interesting. Cholcher is seated in a chair snoozing. He awakens to your presence. He begins by saying he is pleased to meet you and offers you some wine. Soon he is measuring you and talks about anything but local politics.

After another ten to twenty minutes he finally repents and lets you go.

Brandon agrees you should take an alley back and see the shops and other wares. Soon you are in Flea Borron.

 

[Starman]

"It amazes me that a king would let a section of his own city become like this," Karrwin says kicking at a piece of trash. "I'm not saying everything is pristine in the north, but you would never see any part of Winterfell become like this."