Valarr VIII: The Bear There Was, A Bear, A Bear!
The weeks slipped past as you fell into a motion of repeating motions. You spied, you gathered information and sought to use the knowledge to gain the edge that you would need for the future, and keep yourself, and all your allies safe from any many who may threaten you.
It was easy, meeting, and talking and listening. Everyone wanted to talk and be heard. To have their egos inflated.
But it was on the round, that you were confronted, and met… by a man, you did not expect to meet in your home.
The man was large, a beast od a man with a well kept beard. Brown hair was hading behind his balding head, and the sigil of an enemy house was worn on his chest.
The Bear on a Greenfield, House Mormont. Bannermen of House Stark.
He was sitting at the table, a drink in hand, his gaze on you, and Ser Warrek.
"Hmm, FInally, I was hoping to finally meet you, King Viserys." he stated.
You scowled at Warrek. "Is there any reason you didn't kill him?" You asked.
Warrek nodded. "Said he had a missive for you, your grace. A Message from Lord Stark."
You frowned. "I come unarmed to you, and set myself at your table, and your mercy." The knight replied. His voice was old but full of a lifetime of wisdom. "And wearing the colors of my house. I have not hidden anything from you."
You sat down across from the man and poured a glass of ale. "Who are you?" you asked.
"Jorah… Mormont." He stated quietly, his gaze going first to Warrek than you. "And I know who you are King Viserys, for you must be mad."
"Mad?" you asked. "No one's found me yet, not until you." Steel was shown as Warrek partially drew his blade.
"Indeed, because after all, who would put together a picture that Valarr Vaeltigar would be Viserys Targaryen." He stated. "I took you for brave boy, not stupid. Braving Valyria and returning with Valyrian Steel? Only a mad dragon would attempt such a task."
"And how did you place those two names together?" You asked. "And question my bravery in turn."
"Simple really. I picked a trail that would at least lead me to a man who might know where he might be. After all, the Spider's entire network seemed to vanish overnight." He stated. "And those same trails led me to you."
"And the name?" You asked.
That made Jorah sighed. "Your sister. She sang like the late Prince Rhaegar." The mention of your brother made you clench your fist. "She has a beautiful voice."
"What is your purpose here, Ser Jorah, besides a potentially walking to your own death?" You asked.
The bear knight sighed, shrugging his shoulders and drinking ale. He drank the entire cup. "A Message from Lord Eddard Stark."
"And why would I care for the friend of the Usurper?" You asked.
"Because Robert Baratheon murdered an entire island, for their rebellion." He stated.
You had heard of the scourging of Pyke, and the aftermath of the great massacre that had occurred. An entire island that had been made destroyed, the ashes of the land choking whatever lived there.
A place of death and devastation. A place where the Userper had marked his rule in blood and iron. A place where his fists were clenched at the balls of the Seven Kingdoms.
"And why should the Honorable Eddard Stark wish to betray his friend?" You asked. "Has he not gained much in his treason?
"My Lord's thoughts on the matter are his own." He replied. "But I believe he is afraid. Afraid for the realm, and the North and the poison that has been whispered into his ears by his Lannister wife."
You were lucky that Ser Jaime was not among the men listening to this, else he may have struck the man for such insolence, and slander against his house and his sister.
But the wife of the king was… someone you had been keeping tabs on. She was crafty, and dare you to say… brilliant. In a way you despised.
"And his message?"
"He wants to meet with you. To discuss your… plans for the future." He stated, handing over a letter, signed and sealed by the Stark Lord's hands. "If you meet him."
"Why should I trust Lord Stark. His honor, unquestionable as it may be for most me, is not unquestionable to me." You asked.
"He is willing to risk his life with you, personally." Ser Jorah replied. "Of that, I am certain."
He poured himself another cup of ale.
What do you do:
(Choose 8 Actions)
[]Expand Your Web: You will find information that will be valuable in all the cites, and hopefully, use it to your advantage.
[]The Lion and the Viper: Tyrion Lannister and Oberyn Martell… a strange pair walking into the city.
[]To Betroth and to Marry: You are going to send out a request for noble maids of Westeros and Beyond to marry the great adventurer, Valarr Vaeltigar.
[]The Merchant Identity: You want to put your name as an investor in a Caravan to Bravvos. Finally, cement yourself as a true merchant prince of the city.
[]The Goldeen Skulls: The Golden Company arrived in the city, to collect on a contract… You want to see who is leading the party. They are recruiting… and there is an interesting boy, among them. A boy with Purple eyes, and Blue hair.
[]Choose a Hobby: You wish to have a hobby, something to take the edge off of all the stress. (Write in below of what that hobby is)
[]Demands From the Council: You are going to call in the favor. You are going to get what you want from this city, that owes you so. (Write in what you want below this action. The more outrageous or insane the request is, the less likely they will give it to you.)
[]Speak to Dany: Dany wants to spend time with you. Something about a… the parlor where she sings.
[]Go to the Market: You have Goods you want to sell, and you wish to buy them as well
[]Visit Pleasure House: You are in desperate need of a good fucking. Preferably with a whore who knows how to keep her mouth shut.
[]Socialize Around the City: You are going to make the rounds around the city, make friends, allies, perhaps even find a woman who is willing to join you.
[]Visit Merchants Guild: There is a guild of merchants who want to meet you, and perhaps, give you a mission of great wealth and profit.
[]Train in Martial (Command): You will study the masters of old, learn their secrets, their strengths and avoid their weaknesses. Thankfully Ser Jaime is competent at the craft.
[]Train in Administration (Stewardship): You need to be a good lord. And that means being able to handle coin. And it would help sell the Merchant Prince that is playing in your head.
[]Train in Diplomacy: You will learn how to master Diplomacy.
What Does Dany Do?
(Choose 3)
[]Train in Combat: You will not allow Dany to face such odds without being able to defend herself.
[]Train in Martial (Command): She should have the ability to lead troops. All wives of lords should.
[]Train in Administration (Stewardship): She will learn to count coin, and learn it well.
[]Train in Spycraft: She will learn to be as bold as you are in telling a lie.
[]Train in Diplomacy: She will learn how to be a diplomat. She's certainly better than you are.
[]Dream: She will look into her dreams… hopefully, she will see something of it.
[]Feelings: Dany is… very puzzled by how she feels. She is having trouble remembering who she truly is. She thinks it is a lie, that you told her. You need to remind her that she is a Dragon of Targaryen. And that you are trying to keep her safe.
Do you go to the Meeting with Lord Stark?:
[]Yes: You will go to wherever the meeting place is, and you will negotiate with Lord Stark. Perhaps their are things you can benefit from by speaking to the man himself.
[]No: this smells too… foul. You will not meet with Lord Stark on his terms. He will meet you on your own.
AN: Vote in Plan Format please.
And enjoy this turn.
