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Post by Daeron Wildfyre on Mar 6, 2019 6:12:03 GMT 1
*This is an offshoot of An Old Lord’s Dream covering his adventures looking for “gifts”* As one of the premier knights in service of House Starling, and Lord Willem’s nephew, Daeron Wildfyre was one of the men who had his lord’s ear, a fact which he was more than eager to exploit to his own advantage. He personally favored his half-brother Ser Aemon Flowers and has made some behind the scenes efforts on his behalf during the Black Tourney, as per Lord Reynaud’s maneuvering. However, such obligations were not eternal and there were several unmarried young women under Lord Florent’s power. During a tourney held near Brightwater Keep, Daeron took his opportunity to meet with the shrewd lord. Panhandling-Meet with Reynaud Florent: 6d6k4+6 24
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Post by Father on Mar 6, 2019 12:33:23 GMT 1
Daeron is received after a period of waiting that almost certainly is made long enough to hammer in the fact that Lord Reynald is a busy and powerful lord whose time is more valuable that than of a knight, a Great Bastard of renown or no.
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Post by Daeron Wildfyre on Mar 6, 2019 16:05:03 GMT 1
Calming his nerves as he steps into the fox’s den, he gives a respectful bow to the powerful lord.
“My Lord. I hope your family is well and in good health.”
He pauses for a moment. Lord Reynaud was already losing interest. It seemed that he was a lord who might hide behind small talk and innuendo, but expected speed and directness.
“I have done as you asked and it would appear that Ser Aemon is among the final contenders for Lady Lysette’s hand; however, suitors such as Ser Roland Redwyne threaten his odds, as do the talk of holding a tourney for her hand. If we are to see the deal sealed, we must move quickly.
I propose a second marriage between Houses Florent and Starling to cement our new alliance, perhaps in a tandem ceremony.”
He gives a moment for a dramatic pause as he dares forward.
“Like Ser Aemon, I am a son of a king, one of the few Companions with a blood relation to the Starling line, and I have connections to a powerful house in the Crownlands.
I also recognize that I might not be your first choice for one of the women in your family, but I am fiercely dedicated and I will treat them better than a foul halfbreed or disloyal Levalle. Such men deserve a lance to the face, or at least a good thumping, do they not?”
Daeron had killed for the man before, would he be willing to do it again?
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Post by Father on Mar 7, 2019 0:17:42 GMT 1
Another man might have gone to confrontation at Daeron's last line, Lord Florent merely indicates that the Levalle's have served him well, and that he knows a deal more about behaviors that an outsider might consider disloyal. He also voices the opinion that Dornishmen are just men, in the tone of a gentle but stern mentor, he takes a few moments to explain that the maesters of the Citadel have confirmed through meticulous study that there appears to be no inherent flaws passed on through Rhoynish Blood, though they tend to not so easily become burnt in the Dornish Sun. Though men have different tastes, and some prefer a fair complexion of skin and hair, of course, such preferences he will not dispute. But only a fool would think a man of Rhoynar blood born and raised in the Reach to be any different than one that is blond and blue eyed, except in superficial appearances, and a belief that the latter might have children more likely to be pleasing to the eye.
He ends his little lecture without a chance for questioning by remarking that The Reach is full of fools, and this no lord can afford to ignore. The merits of offering the hand of a Florent to Daeron are not so easily discerned, in part due to questionable activities on the part of Ser Daeron during the Black Tourney, sometimes questionable acts are required, sometimes the courage and vision to break the mold of expectations to do what is necessary is the difference between being vilified as a dishonorable traitor, or being hailed as a glorious liberator, whereas a septon, presented with the true facts would praise the man sent to the wall for staying true to his ideals, while condemning the other.
But until men of such vision have emerged victorious, it is ill-advised to so openly endorse their actions as Ser Daeron suggests. In a stroke, Lord Reynald appears to strongly encourage Daeron to continue on his present course, perhaps even approving of all he has done thus far, the choices he have made. And yet he explains quite convincingly how it is not possible for him to publicly show it, a Florent bride is a prize for a man having chosen the winning side, nay, carried it to victory. Not as a reward for some small favor, which does indeed seem to be a deal that would have been far too much in Daeron's favor that even a blind man could see that Lord Florent ought not consider it, and Lord Florent is far from blind.
There are of course, many things that a man of Lord Reynald's generosity and means can offer as reward in kind for services rendered that are far from as obvious as a maiden's hand.
OOC: This guy would eat Daeron as an appetizer in intrigue, so probably outcome is that he'll get you something Daeron values, which Daeron probably will be pleased with and think he got a good deal while Reynald probably got a better deal out of it. He's also rich and powerful enough that it doesn't cost him much to pull some strings or just hand over a purse of gold.
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Post by Daeron Wildfyre on Mar 7, 2019 1:05:51 GMT 1
*I’m definitely not looking for another intrigue with Lord Reynald! Also, the Dornish comment was more of an allusion to the allegations of Ser Symon raping his daughter.*
Lord Reynald was smooth. Very smooth. Not only had he dissuaded Daeron from his goal of marrying his daughter or niece, but managed to steer him towards a lesser prize for his efforts. Though Daeron had a dragon’s lust for gold, he had also learned of the benefits of other types of favors and forms of power. Conceding to the Florent lord’s logic, he waited to see what “gifts” might be offered.
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Post by Father on Mar 7, 2019 21:50:28 GMT 1
As always with such things, Lord Reynald knows better than to show his hand, it is up to Ser Daeron to indicate what he might be interested in so that the clever lord might best determine how to get what he desires for the least cost to himself.
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Post by Daeron Wildfyre on Mar 8, 2019 20:18:50 GMT 1
A cunning man like Lord Reynald has more to offer than lucre. He was wealthy in words and influence.
“My Lord, I wish to see Ser Aemon and Lady Lysette wed, but I believe that my words will carry more weight among the knights and lords of the Reach if someone could help add context to some of my actions during the Black Tourney, or perhaps emphasize that I did more than brawl with Ser Farman.
Such words need not be shouted from the tops of towers, but the more men that hear them, the easier it should be for me to convince Lord Willem to permit the marriage.”
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Post by Father on Mar 9, 2019 11:13:00 GMT 1
Lord Reynald remarks that no singer could possibly gloss over and justify the punching of dwarves and knights, singers may cultivate an image of a man, but he must also live up to it, or at least not provide clear evidence suggesting that he is not. Though perhaps a song about the temperament of dragons? But if he knows Lord Willem as well as he hopes, such a song would not likely endear him. An image as a ferocious warrior, fiercely loyal to his cause and companions, one who never gives up a fight, but with no tolerance for injustices, slights and cruelties to be visited upon his person or those he has sworn to protect. It would not make him loved, but feared and respected. And an image more easily lived up to perhaps? If Ser Daeron would wish to become a favorite of the ladies, having this song about Ser Daeron Wildfyre be heard in taverns and halls does not come highly recommended.
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Post by Daeron Wildfyre on Mar 9, 2019 19:25:12 GMT 1
He closes his eyes to meditate for a moment. He had always desired the love and affection of others. True friends and allies were not gained through fear. Loyal wives were not gained through fear. Perhaps though he was not meant to be loved. What spawn of The Unworthy could know real affection? It seemed that Ser Daemon was the only one of his siblings worthy of such things.
Fear and respect were not the same thing, but they just as often went hand-in-hand. Perhaps the lands of Kingsbridge would be spared in the coming storm if it was known that their despoilers would face the vengeance of Wildfyre? Perhaps lords and ladys would seek him out as a capable protector in these hard times? His name could carry weight as an implacable, but skilled foe, as well as a man of honor and integrity.
Maybe it was better to be feared than loved?
"It seems as if the gods themselves have destined me take up the mantle of Wildfyre in these hard times. If you can help shape my reputation in a way that earns the respect of the men of the Reach, then my words favoring Ser Aemon will carry more weight when convincing Lord Willem that he is deserving of Lady Lysette's hand."
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Post by Father on Mar 9, 2019 22:49:26 GMT 1
If that is the song Daeron would like to be sung about himself, Lord Reynald would have no problem finding singers to have it heard. It should be interesting, he muses to himself, the effect it will have upon the Reach, and for the young man's fortunes. And fortune smiles upon Brightwater Keep where it first will be sung, not to any great audience of course, merely a preview so that Lord Reynald might take advantage of knowing it's contents before all others. By a single act of dictating a will and stamping it with his seal, that repulsive king had made all his bastards great men and women. And because of that, men believed they have power, which makes them have power.
Will have to mull on effects until Phase 2, takes time to write a song and have it spread.
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Post by Daeron Wildfyre on Mar 13, 2019 16:34:01 GMT 1
Their business concluded, Daeron thanks the lord for the time out of his busy day. [/scene with Florent]
I’m going to continue in this thread as Daeron continues to ask powerful lords for favors
Daeron knew who Lord Gormon Peake was, and he was positive that the cunning lord knew who he was; however, neither of them had taken steps to develop a strong working relationship as Blackfyre partisans. Hopefully that was about to change as he sought an audience with the powerful man during the tourney at Honeyholt. Panhandling-Audience with Lord Peake: 6d6k4+6 23
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Post by Father on Mar 13, 2019 19:26:13 GMT 1
Unlike Lord Florent, who made a point out of making Daeron wait, Lord Gormon sees him as soon as is convenient.
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Post by Daeron Wildfyre on Mar 13, 2019 23:47:58 GMT 1
Lord Gormon sure knew how to stroke the Great Bastard's ego by giving him the audience he deserved with the timeliness it deserved.
"My lord, thank you for seeing me. I had several things that I wished to discuss with you."
"The disappearance of Lady Helicent worries me. After the death of Lord Jon at the Black Tourney and now her presumed death, it can only be assumed that the Iron Throne is slowly, but steadily eliminating its more vocal dissenters. By my reckoning that places you and Ser Aegor next on their list.
The lords of the Realm must be made aware of this treachery. More will rally to our cause once they realize that Daeron is not the good king that he pretends to be."
Murdering his enemies in such a way. Perhaps he is actually the son of The Unworthy.
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Post by Father on Mar 14, 2019 18:07:26 GMT 1
Lord Gormon considers Daeron's words for a brief moment before asking bluntly if he has anything to corroborate such suspicions, revealing no thoughts of his own on the subject.
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Post by Daeron Wildfyre on Mar 15, 2019 2:35:19 GMT 1
He gives a wan smile to the lord.
“Alas, if I had any documents confirming this, I assume that banners would already be raised. However, it is not difficult to see a pattern where one exists.”
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