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Jun 22, 2013 10:07:27 GMT -5
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Ian was honestly quite dumbfounded by the proposal to strike against the Iron Islands. Granted, he was schooled in much of the history of Kingdoms and knew the ironborn have struck against the lands before, he didn't feel that war was exactly necessary.
After hearing what Bryen said, he felt he had to interrupt before the Hand spoke. My Lord Hand, if I may interrupt. I understand the concern for wanting to strike against the Ironborn, but we have no true justification for this. Yes the Iron Islands have had a tumultuous history of war with the Kingdoms, we have no real indication that they plan to strike. I just fear that we may kill innocent people because we are letting our fears get the best of us and we jump to conclusions. I have to agree with Lord Stark. Perhaps it is best that we confront them beforehand and speak to them. In any manner, I will see to it that my father readies his men for Land but I feel we should try to avoid war and unnecessary causalities.
He got very quiet after that hoping the other lords would listen to his words. He knew he was young in the game of thrones but he felt that diplomacy was the better option than war. |
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Lord of Storm's End[M:0:]
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Jun 22, 2013 10:07:27 GMT -5
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Lord Lannister had made his very graceful appearance to the court. Ian knew very little of the young lord. Although he had been ward under his father, like Bryen, he rarely met him.
After Tytus starting the meeting, the morning seemed to drag on and on. It was rather hot in the room and Ian found himself drifting between grievances and testimonies. It was all rather boring. Constant babbling about how this man stole my horse, this man killed my cattle, this man slept with my wife, this man apparently called upon the wrath of the gods and burned my barn. Blah Blah Blah. He sort of laughed in his head thinking that maybe all this was punishment by his father for something he didn't know about. All the while Ian kept silent, observing the way of lords.
After hours of trials and sentences, the beginning of the real point of the meeting began. All the lesser men left the Hall. By this point, many Lords had already joined in. The Hand clapped his hands together, Ian was feeling very nervous for some reason and he could hear his heart beating in his ears, and then the Hand cleared his throat. He said, "Well my Lords and Ladies. I feel it is about time we get down to the real business of why we are all here." |
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Jun 22, 2013 10:07:27 GMT -5
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Ian knew he had very little experience in the politics. He had been with this father in several meetings since he returned to Storm's End after he was doing being Lannister's ward, but he had never truly been involved in the decision making process. He knew he would have to eventually. His father was no young lord. He had been ruling for 25 plus years, before Ian was even born, and with all the stress in the Stormlands and the kingdom in general, it wouldn't surprise him if it took a toll on his father's health.
So how do you propose we proceed Lord Stark? You know as well as I how novice I am in these matters. With that he laughed. His mind still wondered around the idea of war. He wouldn't dare go against his old friend, and he wouldn't want him worrying where his loyalties lied but he felt it best not to bring it back up and proceed with the meeting.
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Jun 22, 2013 10:07:27 GMT -5
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Ian listened to the words of his friend and contemplated deeply on them. He wondered why King Tommen had no queen or children. Not even bastards. One would think he enjoyed the company of men rather than women. Rather this was true or not, the Kingdom was in chaos. "I know what you're thinking, Bryen. Lets both hope that war is the least likely scenario. After today, we will definitely have a better clue of what is going to happen in the next couple months." Knowing my luck, war will most definitely be the end result of this chaos. War is something I fear for the people of this land. Yet I find myself slightly excited at the thought. And with that a slight grin appeared on his face.
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Lord of Storm's End[M:0:]
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Jun 22, 2013 10:07:27 GMT -5
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Ian laughed as he sat next to his old friend. He patted Winter on the head, Yes. There is always Winter for company. Anyways, I am not Lord yet. My lord father has more pressing matters back home so he sent me instead. I'm not really sure whether he felt this meeting was important or not. Either way I'm in no real mood to wait for the other Lords and Ladies to grace us with their presence." He took a deep breath and called one of the servants over to bring him something to drink since he was rather parched from the journey. He cleared his throat, "So do you have any clue exactly what this meeting is about? I wasn't really briefed and I'm not entirely sure whether or not my father had any idea?" He looked at Bryen and couldn't help but wonder if something was wrong. He seemed distant.
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Jun 22, 2013 10:07:27 GMT -5
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The ride up to King's Landing had not been very enjoyable. It had been Ian's luck that the moment they left the castle, they get caught up in a storm. Although, he felt much relief when they had reached the capital.
Ian was slightly annoyed by the fact that he was sent to the meeting of the Kingdoms in his father's place, but he understood how much his Lord Father was preoccupied with the business of the Stormlands, plus he needed to get use to being lord. Eventually his father would pass and he would rule Storm's End. Though there had been many troubles in the region with small little uprisings and more storms than usual battering the area. The only thing Ian looked forward to was talking with his old friend Bryen, who he knew would be here.
He had arrived the day of the meeting and he walking to the great hall. Up the steps, he finally noticed the full weight of his armor weighing down on him. He was very tired and the only thing he wanted was to rest at a good inn and have a meal. Hopefully this meeting would not take too long but he knew he wasn't that lucky.
He walked up the Great Hall and said to the guards, "I'm Ian Baratheon, heir to Storm's End. I'm here in my father's stead for the meeting."
"Yes m'lord", said the guard as he allowed him into the hall.
When he entered the hall, the first face he noticed was Bryen's. He approached him with a smile on his face and a friendly hello.
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Lord of Storm's End[M:0:]
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Jun 22, 2013 10:07:27 GMT -5
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 name; Ian Baratheon house; Baratheon rank; Lord of Storm's End gender; Male age; 21 height; 5'9" weight; 170 lbs hair; Traditional dark color of the Baratheons. Short(ish) hair. See pic for better look. Rough beard, but clearly managed. eyes; light green clothing; When in armor (see pic), his underarmor is a dark green and his top armor is a bronze color with the head of a stag on the breastplate. Out of armor, wears dark silk clothing common of nobles. oddities; He has a small scar under is right eye from an accident he had as a child. He also has the sigil of Baratheon tattooed on his back. family;Edric Baratheon (Previously Edric Storm), Great Great Grandfather, Andal [Robert III Baratheon], Father, Andal [Maria Tyrell], Mother, Andal, died of a fever Spouse - N/a Younger Brother - whoever wants to play him History; His ancestry traces back to the bastard child of King Robert I Baratheon, Edric Storm. During the War of the Five, Stannis Baratheon lost Storm's End. In his attempt to gain the iron throne, he never reclaimed it. Years later, the Baratheon's of King's Landing wanted the Baratheon family in command of Storm's End since the king had no children at the time to claim it. They decided one of Robert's bastards would be sufficient. They chose Edric Storm since he had already lived at Storm's End with his uncle Renly. They discovered him at Lys and proceeded to put him in command. This was a small war for the Stormlands, which Edric successfully gained. Edric trained his sons to be more battle oriented than most Houses. This takes root in Robert's warrior spirit. This line of Baratheons are very different from the ones of King's Landing since their ancestry traces directly to Robert. Edric never spoiled his sons and that tradition has continued. Ian also has a close relationship with the Starks, particularly Bryen Stark. They were both wards under the Lannisters of Casterly Rock. They spent several years together as best friends. As such, Ian is very close to the entire Stark family. Character Picture; Gethin Anthony, portrayed Renly Baratheon in Game of Thrones, the tv adaptation of A Song of Ice and Fire. main account; rgremard92 |
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