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

[Widowmaker]

Lord Fossoway nods at your comments. As he finishes two dwarves come running on stage. They perform various acts of tourney fighting from jousting to dueling to king of the mountain. Most of the crowd laughs and has fun. When you look over at the King he seems not in the slightest interested or to be having any fun.

As the performance continues the meal is served. Everyone is given a plate with honey-ginger partridge, goose eggs, black bread, pumpkin soup, and blood melons. Overall the meal is quite delicious and rich in flavor. Most of the poeple seem quite happy about it.

As the meals are finished an troupe of Free Cities mummers and puppeteers make there way to stage and perform. Most of the people are entertained. As the drinks continue and the laughter starts the servants start moving some tables and make room for a dance.

Visenyra Targaryen, the King's middle sister, stands and escorts the King to dance. Next Naeyra Targaryen, the King's youngest sister, stands and escorts Viserys Targaryen, King's younger brother , to dance as well. The four of them dance for a while. The King smiles and seems happy. Viserys on the other hand looks as if he could careless about dancing.

After another dance he walks away in the middle of the dance. The King looks over his shoulder and you can see anger in his eyes. He finishes the dance and then asks for others to join. The three Kingsguard all close in a little closer to the dance floor. Ser Rac Hewitt has a look of concern on his face.

As you are sitting there paying attention to the dancing you see Tanya look over in your direction. She giggles and then looks back. Over your shoulder you hear Lord Fossoway "Go dance with her lad, it will make her night more memorable."

 

[Starman]

Karrwin stares at the King, curious about what may have angered him. His thoughts quickly disappear when he catches sight of Tanya. She is so beautiful. Lord Fossoway's prodding almost irritates him, but, distracted, everything arround him fades into the background. Without realizing he had moved, Karrwin finds himself at her side, laughing and dancing.

 

[Widowmaker]

For the next two hours you dance on the dance floor. Doing quite well to your amazment. As the daze and foggyness disappear from your eyes you realize you are quite tired.

You look around when you lock eyes on Viserys. His normally pale skin is red as you look at him. He breaks his stare with you and stands throwing a cup off the back of the stage area. No ones seems to notice the incident, that or no one acknowledge it. He then storms off.

"Thank you, Karrwin I had a lot of fun. I must speak to my father for a bit." Tanya says as she walks off. As you watch Tanya walk off Ser Devan walks up to with two goblets off wine.

He offers you one. "You dance very well and you have made an enemy." he points with his goblet towards where Viserys sat. "Watch your back for Viserys shall seek revenge."

 

[Starman]

Karrwin catches his breath and takes the offered cup. "Thank you, Ser, for the compliment and the drink." He takes a long draught and wipes his brow. "As for the enemy, I can't say that the animosity between us is new. That viper has long wanted my blood."

 

[Widowmaker]

"You have the option of entering the tournament. You could face him in the duel then. Accidents are known to happen." Ser Devan says. "If nothing else it would show the rest of the Kingdom you are not afraid of him."

 

[Starman]

'I don't care if anyone thinks I am afraid of him or not. I know I am not. And I don't believe in tournaments, so I will not be entering." Karrwin feels a flush of anger creeping up his face. I shouldn't have any more to drink.

"Thank you again, Ser. I should go speak with my men. Perhaps we can speak another time." Karrwin nods and leaves heading for the table the rest of his men were seated at.

 

[Widowmaker]

You walk over to where you men are sitting. Most are laughing and having a good time. Eon is off talking to someone you don't know. Jeremiah is no where to be seen. Tyler and Brandon are talking, they stop when they see you.

Brandon stands "Perhaps we should walk to the privy." He starts heading in that direction, Tyler follows along. After you have left the main group of people behind he starts.

"Things are moving very quickly. Your Uncle Jacen has already put a call out for all available men. He is raising his banner, I mean a vast army. He is also hiring many a sellsword and outriders. Both the Tyrells and the Baratheons have noted this. Now this is simple in the fact that it appears he is going to lead an attack against the Greyjoys. I have a feeling he is headed for King's Landing." Brandon states with some concern. "There have been men coming and going at our tent. Eon has things under control, but some of these men appear to be working for your uncle. Eon says only three men are interested in the tourney. Most will fair okay, but nothing spectacular."

"I have talked to a few people in the camp. Let me say that I hope to hear something on the Kings involvment in a day or two. I was able to talk to one man who knows someone who knows someone. You know how it goes. I will be able to speak to the Redwyne man sent to Pyke, tomorrow." Brandon continues.

Tyler picks up "I spoke to Lord Thommas earlier before the dinner. He says that more than likely he will side with you know matter what you choose, but he wanted to size you up in person. He arraigned for you sit next to him at the dinner. He said something to the effect of seeing how far you would go." Tyler finishes, looking over his shoulder. "Jeremiah said it would be a day or two before he heard anything from Pyke."

You reach the privy with ease. No one seems to have overheard anything or is aware other than you headed to the privy.

 

[Starman]

"I wish I would have known about Thommas before I sat down with him. I don't like him, but at least we know where he stands. I will have to try to talk to him tomorrow.

"As for my father and uncle, I need to get a bird to them. I need to know what they are planning. I'm stuck here in the middle of things. I can't afford to be blind.

"You've all done well. Thank you."

Karrwin makes use of the privy while he is there.

"I am growing weary of this. I suppose if we retire too early, we will stand out, however. Let's go back. Once a few others start to depart, though, I am making for my tent." The Stark youth begins to walk back toward the party.

 

[Widowmaker]

It is not long before the oppurtunity to leave is possible. You make your few goodbye's and slip out relativley unnoticed. The others slip out as well and make it back to the encampent just after you.

Maester Jeremiah meets you as you enter. "Tyler says you wish to send out a bird, If you draft the letter. I will send the bird first thing in the morning. They have a better chance in daylight."

"Also I hope to hear something in the next few days." He finishes. He looks quite tired as do the others. Most make for there beds to fall fast asleep.

It seems you finally have sometime to yourself.

 

[Starman]

Karrwin writes a short letter.

Father,

I am hearing troubling rumors of happenings back home. I am in the midst of the dragon's lair here and I must know what your plans are so that I may take appropriate action. Tell everyone that I miss them and that I am doing well.

Karrwin​

He hands it to the maester. "Thank you, Jeremiah."

Karrwin doubts whether he will be able to fall asleep with everything on his mind. Once he takes off his clothes, though, and lays down, he quickly drifts off.