Part 13: Friends and Allies
Do you go to Maester Jonnel's lessons?:
[X]Yes Rolled:
1D100 => 1+5=6
You arrived late to Maester Jonnel's Lesson. "By the gods boy, why in the seven hells are you late!" The maester screamed.
You nodded. "I got lost." You replied.
The Maester was calm for a moment, then he grabbed you by the shirt sleeve. "You listen here boy, I do not care for your excuses, nor do I care about your rank. The King has told me to train you all to the best of my ability. And I will not allow a brat to ruin my lessons."
Everyone in the room, all the girls and boys, lords and ladies, were clearly frightened.
"After this lesson, you will write down a phrase from the Seven pointed star 20 times, so that you will memorize it."
Steffon looked quite concerned as you sat next to him, as if he was clearly worried for you, and what might happen if you were late again.
Failure: Maester Jonnel adds you to his shit list. Failing the lesson again or ditching them may lead to serious consequences, like loss of actions, or other events.
Do you go to Ser Duncan's Lessons:
[X]Yes Rolled:
1D100 => 58+5=63
Duncan thankfully, rescued you after the lesson with Maester Jonnel. And what surprised you was the girls joined the lessons.
"Now, Arstan, have you held a blade before?" The knight asked.
"No." You replied with a shake of your head.
The knight than sighed. "Well then we'll start you with the basics. I want you to hold the sword up."
"But it's pretty heavy." You stated, holding the weighted wooden stick in your hand.
"It is heavy so that you may become strong." Duncan replied. "The rest of you, get into position, we're practicing strikes and defense today."
Reward: Combat Skill at Beginner: You now only get a -20 to combat rolls.
[X]Spend time with Rhaella: You want to spend time with the Princess, maybe try and become her friend. Rolled:
1D100 => 70+5=75 Friendship roll:
1D100 => 99
You bumped into Raella in the halls a book in your hand. "Oh, sorry."
"It's okay." She replied, holding onto the wall to regain her balance. "What are you doing?"
"Reading." You replied. "The History of the Seven Kingdoms before the formation of the Iron Throne by Archmaester Pate. It's a good read."
There was a hint of confusion from her face, but instead it changed into a smile. "Come on."
Without a word, mostly because you were too stunned to really understand what the hells were going on, you were led through the keeps halls.
Until you reached a balcony terrace which overlooked the whole city.
Rhaella sat down. "My favorite spot to read. The wind doesn't blow through here unless it is winter, and it's warm but never hot."
She had showed you a reading place… a perfect reading place.
After a moon, you and Rhaella began reading many of the books from the library on the Balcony.
And you talk while reading. That talking was always friendly.
Reward: Rhaella becomes your friend through the joy of reading and talking.
[X]Spend time with Tywin: The boy is as serious and studious as you… maybe he'll be a great friend. Rolled:
1D100 => 68+5=73 Friendship roll:
1D100 => 61
You came to Tywin with an idea. "I have a question Tywin? Why is it in the east, there are many banking and trading institutions in Essos. How come Westeros does not have those same institutions?"
Tywin for his part, did not immediately look confused. "It is quite simple. The crown does not offer the incentives that may allow such institutions to thrive. There is no liberty in the major cities, no rights from the crown to protect them from their wares being taken as tax for their debts. Quite frankly, if one wanted to create such laws to protect the merchants from such taxation, it would require a massive overhaul on almost all the laws of the Seven Kingdoms."
Tywin's answer was quite complex, for your under educated brain… but you understood the principles of the ideas.
"THank you Tywin." You replied.
"Wait." Tywin stopped you and you turned around.
"Why do you care?" He asked.
"I was curious of what you thought on why it is? As much as I hate to admit it, this Kingdom is a backwater compared to the rest of the world. We have the power to influence such a place… Wouldn't you want to?"
Tywin was quiet when you walked away.
A few days later, near sunset, he came to you with an answer. "Let's talk. I want to hear your opinion on something."
Reward: Tywin is now a friend… associate? You can't read this guy.
[X]Spend time with Aerys: The Prince is lacking discipline in his studies. Perhaps you can find out why, and maybe even help him. Rolled:
1D100 => 97+5=102 Friendship roll:
1D100 => 52
Aerys was staring off into space as the stars glowed in the night sky.
"Shouldn't you be in bed?" You asked. "In your room?"
"Arstan." He said your name with force. "I need your help."
That made you get up. "Alright. But what is it you need help with?"
You were escorted by Aerys to his room and what you saw blew you away.
It was a portrait of a Dragon. It was properly sized to the tower in the background, and on it's back, was a small figure, a figure you assumed was Aerys himself. It was… breathtaking.
"How did you do this?" You asked.
"It came to me in a dream. That dragons were returning." Aerys replied. "I need your help to keep me working on drawing this… I don't know if it's from gods or my own hopes to see a dragon again… but I want to keep doing this."
"How long." You asked.
"Since I could hold a quill and brush." He replied.
"Why?"
"Because I need to see them, and if I don't see them I'll be lost."
You agreed to help him after that night, as much as you can.
Reward: Aerys dreams of dragons and has asked you to help him remain focused so that he can draw them. It's his wish and he needs help to remain focused.
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Do you go to Maester Jonnel's lessons?:
[]Yes
[]No
Do you go to Ser Duncan's Lessons:
[]Yes
[]No
After the Lessons, what do you do:
(Choose 3 or 4 or 5 if you choose no on any of the options above)
[]Go to the Library: You want to read some books.
[]Request an Audience with the King: You want to speak to the King, in private hopefully. About duty, and knighthood… And why he came to you at the ship with a hundred men?
[]Spend time with Rhaella: she is your friend and loves reading… maybe… wait, she wants you to help he find a book?
[]Spend time with Nymeria: The Dornish girl is quite interesting, you want to ask her about her home, and how different it is from the Vale.
[]Spend time with Steffon: So he's the troublemaker of this group…. Oh what the hells, time to join in and see if you can be his friend. It might do him some good.
[]Spend time with Tywin: Well, he is certainly an interesting fellow to talk to.
[]Spend time with Aerys: The Prince is certainly more interesting than you imagine… Perhaps he can draw you something.
[]Spend time with the Kingsguard: The greatest knights of the realm… maybe you can learn how to be as great as them.
[]Try to Wander the City of Kings Landing: You want to see what this city has to offer. If His Grace allows you to go to the city with one of the Kingsguard.
AN: So Rhaella likes to read and converse while reading, Tywin wants political opinions, and Aerys dreams of dragons and is a near master artist at the age of 8. And all of them are your friends.
What are these dice rolls?
Enjoy.
Also, next turn will begin... something.
Edit: forgot a line or two, it's fixed now.
