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

[Starman]

Karrwin just nods at Tyler's words and tries not to yawn too much. At the mention of Webber, the youth shakes his head. Not much sense worrying about now because it is done. But I will be damned if I get used to it.

"Thank you, my Lord. It looks excellent." He dives into his meal with a relish, not saying much until the two of them have finished eating.

"Some new information has come to my attention and I can no longer stand idly by. I mean to meet with Daemon Blackfyre and throw the support of House Stark behind him."

 

[Widowmaker]

Thommas chokes for a second and then recovers. "I forget how blunt the men of the North can be sometimes. Please forgive my rudeness. I am used to Southern politics. It good to hear though what a man's true intentions are without having to beat around the bush. Good for you Karrwin."

"If I may ask what is the new information that you received? I mean it was just yesterday that you were undecided and now the sudden change." Thommas looks at you confused.

"Before you go running over there you should know that there are spies in the Blackfyre tent. If you would let me I will make arraingments for Lord Daemon to meet us, say in an hour. We shall go riding you can visit one of my villages, there we should have a private spot to meet with Lord Daemon." Lord Thommas states to you.

 

[Starman]

Idiot! I should have thought of spies. Karrwin also debates for a minute whether or not he should reveal what he has learned about the King before realizing that he all ready told Fossoway he intends to rebel. Not much point in keeping the rest a secret, he realized.

"Well, I discovered that the King plotted with the Greyjoys to kill the Mallisters and make trouble for the North."

 

[Widowmaker]

Lord Fossoway looks stunned "Really! You are quite amazing Karrwin. You have been in the south three days and you have already solved a conspiracy by the King. I must say I am impressed."

"A word of caution. Keep this information well guarded. In the North things are simply, in the south information is power. You have a major bargaining chip. I assume you still have the evidence." Lord Thommas asks.

 

[Starman]

Karrwin feels proud and embarrassed at the praise. "Well, the evidence is, uhm, still around, but not in it's right frame of mind, if you get my drift," he says.

 

[Widowmaker]

"I think I understand, oh well. It would have been nice to have some solid evidence. But nevermind." Lord Thommas states.

"Very well, until later say an hour and I should be ready to ride." Fossoway states.

 

[Starman]

"Thank you, Lord Fossoway." Karrwin stands up and departs. Not wanting to go back to his tent, yet, he wanders around outside of the main encampments until it is time to go back.

 

[Widowmaker]

When you return you see Lord Fossoway has changed into a bright riding clothes and has a bright red cloak over his shoulders, along with an ugly helm. He is getting ready to mount up when you arrive.

Tyler is there as well. He has a horse for you. "Lord Stark" he nods to you "Might I suggest a cloak." He states and starts to attach a bright blue cloak. Before you can protest the cloak is on.

There appears to be about twenty riders heading out to ride with you. You don't see any women and the guards are all dressed rather plainly. As the group leaves you are tossed into the middle of the riders. Lord Fossoway leads near the front.

As you try to make your way to front, one of the guards rips off your cloak and attaches it to one of the other guards. As you look around you realize the same has happened to Lord Fossoway. He slowly backs off into the middle of the group and is riding next to you.

"Follow me, when we clear the next hillside we will come upon a stream. We will break off from the main group and ride upstream for a while. Then we will cut cross country until we reach a bridge and then make our way to the village." Thommas states to you. "They will continue to ride."

Just as he says over the next hill is a stream below. The riders cut left and the two of you make your way to the right and the stream. You slowly make your way up stream into a stand of trees.

Lord Fossoway stops and looks back the way you came. You see two riders some distance apart following the guards off to the Northeast. "See even in my own lands I am followed. Fools think they can follow me around my land. Let us watch when they are out of sight we will continue."

After a time the riders disappear and you continue on your way. After what seems like only minutes you make it to the bridge. Once on the road it is only a half hour before you are at the small village.

 

[Starman]

Karrwin feels a bit bewildered by the extent of Fossoway's deception. Is all of this really necessary? I suppose it is. I truly am still a wolf pup when it comes to Southron games of politics.

"Is this where we are meeting Prince Blackfyre?" he asks Thommas.

 

[Widowmaker]

Lord Thommas looks over at you "Yes, over there is a small inn. I have made arraigments for us to meet there in private. Most of the locals are at the tourney. And the few that remain are loyal."

You look to where he mentioned and you see a small two story building with a solid wood roof. In the back is a stable and a blacksmith next door. The forge looks cold, but the stable is full of horses. A few chickens are running around. The inn itself rather non-descript and simple. The sign on the front shows a yellow lemon. The smell of fresh baked lemon cakes carries on the breeze.

As you near the courtyard a young boy of 13 or 14 appears out of the stable. You would believe him to be a stable boy from his dress but he carries a dagger on his belt and his riding boots have fresh mud on them.

"Here lad, take the horses and keep watch." Lord Thommas states.

The boy grabs the reins and holds them while you both dismount. As you enter into the inn you hear the boy taking the horses into the stable. As you look into the inn your eyes have to adjust to the darkness. You see two men seated near the door, both carrying swords. Neither moves as you enter.

The inn is empty except for three men stand at the bar all wearing black cloaks. One standing with his back to you has silver hair, but has the youthful movement of young man. You recognize him as Daemon Blackfyre. He continues to talk to the other two men as you approach. As you look at one of the other men, you notice a very striking resemblence to Daemon yet subtle enough in difference, most notable is that he has bright red eyes.

The two men nod to Daemon as you both approach, he turns "Greetings Lord Thommas" Shaking the man's hand. "Greetings Karrwin." He shakes your hand with a firm grip. "I am glad to see you both."

"These are my brothers Bittersteel and Fireball. Grab a mug and come sit." Daemon states. He walks over to a rather large table in a small alcove with a clear view of most of the inn. He sits in the corner giving him the best field of view.

"Karrwin, Lord Thommas arrainged for this meeting. I was only told that it was of great importance. What is the nature of this meeting then?" He states and grabs a lemon cake from a plate on the table.