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

[Starman]

Karrwin grins. "Well, I'm the Warden of the North, for starters," he says quietly making sure he isn't overheard. "Come on. Let's go inside and talk. Let's get Jeremiah, too."

Inside, Karrwin gets a cup of spiced wine and sips at it. When everyone is gathered together he starts. "Well, Prince Daemon wants us in the North. We need to make preparations to move the men we have hidden away and to get back there ourselves. I think the sooner it is done the better. The King is going to get word that something is going on. Thoughts?"

 

[Widowmaker]

Ser Durendal and Jeremiah question a little as to the meeting and get caught up on the smaller details.

Ser Durendal meets Tyler for the first time. Tyler greets Brandon and Jeremiah.

Ser Durendal is the first to speak "I will start making arraingments to move the men. It will be easiest, fastest, and quietest if we use ships. Trying to march them North is a mess. We have started to recieve word of a rather large Martell host arriving. Each day more and more arrive."

Eon nods at Ser Durendal's assessment.

Tyler also agrees "If things are to move as quickly as the Prince says those men will have to be moved now. Marching them North will take a very long time indeed."

Maester Jeremiah chimes in "I recieved word the other day from another maester. He was saying that the Martell's are moving. He was saying that expects a shake up in the Small Council soon. He was thinking that one new member and a new Hand possibly."

Tyler nearly coughs on his wine at the mention of Jeremiah's information. "What? That would indeed cause some problems!"

Tyler looks around "I know you are planning on attending the wedding, but do you have a plan for travelling North yourself?" He says looking at Karrwin.

Brandon looks over "We still have the ship in Harbor, but if we try to put all the men and those destined for the Black on it we are going to be full."

Brandon also then drops a bomb "What about Tanya, she is still here."

Tyler looks over at you "What?"

 

[Starman]

The wedding! I almost forgot about that, Karrwin thinks.

When Tyler asks him about Tanya, he blushes. "Uhm, Tanya Redwyne has left her father and has been staying here. She says that she has no intention of returning and so I planned on taking her north with me." Karrwin shuffles his feet slightly, embarrassed suddenly to be talking about it.

 

[Widowmaker]

As the words pass Karrwin's lips Tyler turns ghost white. "Great Gods what are you thinking? When her father finds out he will come with vengance. If you plan on taking her North then she should go now. If I understand things then this ship should be dispatched right now with those men who are going to take the Black. Have Brandon escort Tanya to White Harbor. From there he can protect her until the ships arrive."

 

[Starman]

Karrwin feels a flash of anger. "This wasn't something that we sat down and thought about. She was tired of abuse at the hands of her father and she fled here. Frankly, I don't blame her. I agree that she needs to get to Winterfell as soon as possible. Brandon and a dozen soldiers should be sufficient protection for the journey."

 

[Widowmaker]

Tyler looks at you "I did not mean to offend but you do not know the power and anger of Lord Redwyne. The man wants to be the Hand and I would assume one day he may. But if finds you have her there will be no mercy. The best plan is to have her go with Brandon. Make an excuse that he went north to recover and could not attend the wedding. If both of you left both the King and Lord Redwyne would be suspicious."

Brandon nods "I would be honored to escort her to Winterfell. After the last few weeks I am ready to return home. It has been a while since I have seen White Harbor. I can use Tanya as a cover. Once the ship stops in port it should then travel on to the Wall. We should be in Winterfell within a fortnight."

Jeremiah, Ser Durendal, and Eon nod. Ser Durendal states "Things should be ready to sail within a day or two."

 

[Starman]

"I agree. I'll stay here while she goes north with Brandon. Did anything happen while I was gone?" Karrwin asks.

 

[Widowmaker]

Ser Durendal nods "Nothing in particular."

A few days pass and things are moving along.

 

[Widowmaker]

A few days pass. Karrwin spends sometime with Tanya. She is distraught over not going with Karrwin but understands. The two spend sometime walking the hallways and staying out of sight.

Ser Durendal approaches on the third day. "Things are in place. The ship is being loaded with the men now. It will be ready to sail by mid-morning. It is time to go. I am sorry Karrwin but you will have to say your goodbyes here. It would look very suspicious if you went to the dock. I am sending ten men with Brandon and Tanya."

Tanya looks worried "I will be okay. I will be in good hands with Brandon. I hope to see you soon. I have always wondered what Winterfell looks like." She then leans in and kisses Karrwin. She then steps into a carriage that will mask her presence.

Brandon walks up "I am sorry to be leaving. I will see you soon. Do you have any messages for your family?" As the two of you seperate Brandon shakes your hand.

Soon the carriage is out of the compound and on its way to the harbor. As Karrwin stares at the distant carriage Thom shakes him. "Come he will go to the top of the hill and watch the ship depart."

The two men make it to the top of the Hill. Near the statue of Baelor the Blessed, Karrwin can see the ship getting ready to make way. The sail is unfurled and soon the ship is moving out of the harbor.

Finally as the ship passes of the horizon Thom walks next to Karrwin. "We should be going."

When Karrwin reachs the compound Tyler, Ser Durendal, and Eon are waiting for him. Ser Durendal speaks first. "We have enough ships to transfer the men. The first group will be arriving in two days. The rest in four. I have also arraigned for two ships to meet us here. We will load the men during the wedding. As soon as the wedding is complete you will need to sneak out."

Tyler nods. "Your clothes have arrived they look good. Over the next three days I want to sit down and teach about the major members of House Martell."

Eon looks very nervous "We have started to notice a trend of more Gold Cloaks near the walls around dusk and dawn. I fear things are starting."

 

[Starman]

Watching the ship, Karrwin's heart aches. It has been just an hour and all ready I miss her. Her smell still lingers in his nostrils and he smiles at the memory it evokes. I suppose it's back to business, though.

"Okay," Karrwin says. "What do we know of Redwyne's activities over the last few days? Has he made any indications of moving against us?"