As Karrwin steps into the Great Hall he sees the walls are still made of wood logs. The logs diameter is larger than a tall man. The walls look to be thicker than some stone walls and could withstand a powerful siege.
The Great Hall seem large enough to sit 100 men comfortably. But with all the bystanders and lords it is quite tight. The area near the fireplace is avoided as the heat from it blasts the men sitting there.
As Karrwin sits Tyler sits next to him. Karrwin counts 32 chairs seated at the front where Lords and Knights can sit. Karrwin recognizes many of the sigils of various houses. A short slender man walks up to Karrwin. He wears the twin towers of House Frey, Karrwin recognizes him as Ser Walton Frey. "A message from your uncle, Lord Mallister." The wax sigil is still intact. Ser Walton nods and sits a few chairs away.
Karrwin,
Your father has wrote me of the happenings in the realm. I am glad you are there represent us and the North. Please speak for House Mallister and my bannerhouses (Vance's and Paeges). I stand with your father and you.
You Uncle,
Jacen
A number of Lords and Knights start entering. Lord Thommas Fossoway sits a few chairs the other way. He nods and speaks as he sits "It is good to see you Karrwin."
Finally as all the Lords are seated Prince Daemon enters his half-brothers and twin sons follow him. It is easy to see they are all family members. Two men follow behind they wear wooded cloaks, Karrwin cannot tell who the men are. They seat near Lord Thommas.
"Good Afternoon. Lords and Good Sers. I am glad you have chosen to attend. I know the dangers of all of us meeting here. But the risk is worth the results. I have good and bad news. We make introductions in a minute. Will Lord Caswell and Ser Redfort please come forward and recognized." As Daemon speaks Karrwin sees the power and nobility of his bloodline appear.
Karrwin recognizes Lord Caswell from the tournament. He was the ambitioius young Lord who helped host the Tourney. Karrwin also recognized Ser Redfort from his youth when the slightly older Redfort would travel to Winterfell.
Daemon has each man stand to either side of him. "These two men are to be commended for there sevice and diligence. They have served House Targaryen loyally and steadfast. Unfortuneately they are spies for my half-brother." At the mention of the last bit Bittersteel and Fireball, Daemon's bastard half-brothers, draw there swords and run them through each man.
There is a air of shock amongst the assembled lords. Both the men lay dying. Convulsing and reaching for the holes in there chests. Guards round up the two mens entourage and escort them from the room. Other guards grab the two dead men and drag them away.
Daemon looks mad and has a fire in his eyes. "I will stand traitors or spies. I did not do this act lightly or without thought. We all depend on each other. All our lives are at risk. I hope I have proved my point."
He steps back and the calm returns to his face. He takes a deep breath. "Now on to business. Please stand." He says turning to the two cloaked men. "May I introduce our newest members."
He pulls down the hood of one man who has the look of a Baratheon. "Ser Jon Baratheon (Heir to Storm's End and House Baratheon)." He pulls the hood from the other man, Karrwin recognizes him instantly. "Ser Devan Lannister, the Black Lion."
Ser Jon steps forward "House Baratheon and its houses stand behind Prince Daemon Blackfyre. I speak for my father and the House on this matter."
Ser Devan steps forward "House Lannister and houses stand with Prince Daemon. I act his representative on this matter. And might further announce the recognition of the berthoment of Gowen Baratheon (Ser Jon's younger brother) to my younger sister Tya. Let this act and our decleration in support of Prince Daemon stand us united."
Many of the Lords and Knights are shocked by the news of the support and bethroment. There is some hushed speaking and nods.
Prince Daemon steps forward. "Lords, quiet please. We now have three Great Houses standing behind us. House Baratheon, House Lannister, and House Stark." Daemon says point to each house representative. "Half of House Tyrell stands behind us. The recent death of Lord Leo has complicated matters. But with the announcement of House Martell and House Targaryen joining, the Tyrells and Baratheons have joined against my half-brother."
"Things move faster everyday and the lines are drawn longer and deeper as well. I suspect within the cycle (month) the fighting will start. Therefore I wish to have a plan in place and a people set to react. When the time comes I shall declare my self as contender to the Crown and rightful King. I will explain more in a minute."
But to be ready I therefore shall now name my Wardens. These Wardens are to act with my authority in there said regions. Ser Bryren Flowers as Warden of the South, Ser Jon Baratheon as Warden of the East, Ser Devan Lannister as Warden of the West, and Karrwin Stark as Warden of the North."
"Also I shall name my Small Council. Ser Ken Serry Master of Ships, Ser Damon Lannister as Master of Coin, Lord Alesander Baratheon as Master of Whispers, and Lord Edward Stark Master of Laws. As my Hand I name Lord Thommas Fossoway. I will wait on the Kingsguard and Grand Maester."
"I plan is to call for each Warden to return to there region and conduct the fighting that is to occur there. I shall maintain control here or as needed." He continues.
"As I mentioned before, I have recieved infromation that my half-brother the King may not be the rightful heir to the throne. I am trying to gain more infomation to confirm this but it seems Daeron is actually the son of my uncle the Dragonknight." He finishes.
