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Post by Father on Feb 22, 2022 13:29:27 GMT 1
Robyn's merits unsurprisingly earns him few favors with the Brackens, he is told that Lord Jon have no time for the likes of him, if there is a message, he can give it to Ser Narbert who will be the judge of whether it is important enough to warrant Lord Bracken's attention.
The advantage of being an older lord: Invested enough in status ranks for 22 to not be enough to gain enough of his time and attention to influence him, I sometimes use lower TN than passive status, but Robyn did fight for the other side.
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Post by Robyn Redwolf on Feb 23, 2022 0:16:52 GMT 1
"Is justice for his nieces not important enough for his attention? Surely they are high on his list of concerns," Robyn figured his odds of approaching the Lord directly werent great, but he also was confident that no Lord would simply let his own blood go without justice.
Especially given the circumstances of their capture.
Rats, I figured as much! Well, hopefully Ser Narbert is a good judge of import
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Post by Father on Feb 23, 2022 16:38:49 GMT 1
Perhaps, but Ser Narbert remains wholly unconvinced that Robyn has anything to say on that matter that would not be a waste of his lordship's time.
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Post by Robyn Redwolf on Mar 3, 2022 21:22:00 GMT 1
"Lord Blackwood failed them at Raventree: wouldn't a call for justice from Lord Bracken show that House Bracken upholds the values of honor and family? The Blackwood front committed many egregious actions during this war, none can deny that. Calling out these atrocities, primarily the contrived trail that let allowed the rapist Simon off scot-free, will surely put Lord Blackwood on the backfoot."
Robyn believed in every word he spoke, and his sincerity ran through his calmly voiced argument, "I intend to waste no time, my own or the lord's. Simon is guilty: I will not stand by and do nothing while he walks free and I hope Lord Bracken wont either."
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Post by Father on Mar 4, 2022 10:00:57 GMT 1
It is hardly worth disturbing Lord Bracken to inform him of one knight's feeling on such a matter, now is it?
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Post by Robyn Redwolf on Mar 7, 2022 5:32:10 GMT 1
"I am not alone in this," Robyn held up a finger, "Ser Daeron Wildfyre, who fought for Lord Bracken, supports this cause and is gathering more votes for it as well. There are many, Ser, who do not turn a blind eye when justice fails to be served, or let it fall on deaf ears. I pray that a knight such as yourself lack both, and see that Lord Bracken's time and vote would be well spent by ensuring his family is not raped without repercussion," His tone never slipped into aggression as he spoke, but he hoped Ser Narbert had sense enough to see the point Robyn was making. There was a movement brewing, and Lord Bracken would only benefit by hopping on.
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Post by Father on Mar 7, 2022 11:27:34 GMT 1
Be that as it may, it is clear that Robyn has no real advice or message to deliver, only an opinion as to what Lord Bracken should do, either it is shared by him or not. In either case, Robyn would be wasting his time.
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Post by Daeron Wildfyre on Mar 8, 2022 4:28:31 GMT 1
*With Robyn's granted permission, Daeron is rejoining this thread* "Ser Narbert, good to see your face again! I heard you had been injured at Battle Valley, but it appears that you're going to pull through after all!"Sweeping into the corridor he flashes a winning smile and slaps Ser Narbert on the back with his good arm. "Now friend I know that it might seem strange, but I can vouch for this knight and the message he's bringing to Lord Bracken and if it would make you more comfortable I can attend their meeting as well. That said, I think it's best if you allowed your lord to make up his own mind on this *very* important matter - this isn't some smallfolk farmer begging for bread crusts after all, but a nobleman and knight, anointed by Redtusk no less, who has a serious proposal."
Justice Takes a Firmer Hand-Audience w/ Lord Bracken: 6d6k4+8 21 (23 if Robyn can assist)
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Post by Father on Mar 8, 2022 11:44:23 GMT 1
A proposal? All Ser Narbert has heard was an opinion, and this is not some mountain clan campfire where everyone has a say and they're not done arguing before the last embers are out.
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Post by Daeron Wildfyre on Mar 10, 2022 17:20:26 GMT 1
"Do I look like an unshorn savage? If Lord Bracken had no value for my proposals–or opinions–he wouldn't have invited me to sit in on his war councils."
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Post by Father on Mar 12, 2022 12:31:49 GMT 1
Ser Narbert tries as politely as he can to explain that Sers Daeron and Robyn and others perhaps thinks he should pursue the gelding of Ser Simon is not worth wasting Lord Bracken's time with.
He does not actually say the words that certain knights of summer were invited to the war council because Lord Bracken did not wish to risk one of them deciding to not fight for his cause for being excluded from it, but it is apparent that he does not think very highly of the value of their counsel.
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Post by Daeron Wildfyre on Mar 17, 2022 3:06:34 GMT 1
The smile drops from Daeron's face. He was not used to being turned away, especially by some glorified doorman who was clearly getting off on rejecting his social betters, so he coldly intoned to Ser Narbert. "Ser, I know that when most men see me they see a dangerous knight who, with the slightest provocation, might snap and beat a fool within an inch of his life. While this isn't entirely untrue, I've also got a keen political mind and have insights concerning Ser Simon's fate and how it might impact House Bracken's future, insights that Lord Jon might not have considered. In the event that he has, then I will have only taken up a small portion of his time and if he has not then it could benefit House Bracken.Now I know that you're a clever man Ser Narbert and that I'm more than just the man who cut down *scores* of men while taking Mudgrave for your lord to you. In fact, you're so clever that I think you'd be just the one to help me with another problem. You see my friend Ser Robyn here is an excellent tourney knight, but he's got no mind for arithmetic. Poor Ser Robyn has all of this silver and could really use some help counting it and I can't think of a better use of your time while I meet with Lord Bracken than to help him, I'm sure that he might even share some of his winnings with you for your help in the matter."
Daeron's endeavor to intimidate an allied lord's retainer was reckless, risky, and some might say foolish, making it a classic Wildfyre Gambit. One thing it was not though was subtle, it would take a truly obtuse man to not realize what was being offered, he could earn some silver and keep his teeth or he could live out his days sucking porridge out of a bowl to save Lord Bracken some moderate irritation.
Daeron will attempt a Simple Intrigue to Intimidate Ser Narbert into letting him meet with Lord Jon and to take the bribe being offered. Daeron's effective status for this is 7, meaning that Ser Narbert should be a valid target for this. Justice Takes-Simple Intrigue-Intimidate vs Narbert: 6d6k4+2 22
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Post by Father on Mar 22, 2022 17:58:19 GMT 1
Ser Narbert is taken aback, before composing himself and telling Daeron to wait in place while he confers with Lord Bracken. He does take his time to ensure that others are made aware of that Robyn tried rather forcefully to get past him to reach Lord Bracken, and Ser Narbert judged that the opinion that it would be righteous to push for punishment of Ser Simon as a rapist was not worth wasting Lord Bracken's time, Ser Daeron joined in out of nowhere to try and force the issue, even threatening violence against Ser Narbert, who deemed it wise to grant the Great Bastard a moment of his liege's time just to have him sufficiently placated, better this than to have an incident. It takes some time before is told to follow, while Robyn is told to go find the silvers to be counted. Courage: 4d6k3 17Yeah, he has the balls to act on his now -5 (Unfriendly) disposition to go along with what Daeron wants but sabotage where he can.
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Post by Daeron Wildfyre on Mar 23, 2022 3:08:45 GMT 1
While waiting "patiently" for Ser Narbert to return Daeron permits himself a grimace and whispers to Robyn, "I really hope you have the Blackwoods on board, otherwise this won't go far for us."
Once finally allowed into Lord Jon's makeshift chambers at Harrenhal, Daeron gives a bow and a polite smile–one that hopefully said "certainly this man can't be the same rake who just threatened to reduce your sworn sword to a bloody pulp only minutes earlier".
"Lord Bracken, thank you for receiving me on such a short term notice. I understand that you have much to do before the peace negotiations begin, but I felt that it was necessary for me to share some important political input."
He takes a breath and clears his throat, and ignores Lord Jon's skeptical stare.
"Demand that fucker's balls." His voice was cold and calculating, rather than emotional and wild. "I understand that pushing for any punishment against Ser Simon has the potential to isolate House Tarly, a powerful and respected ally, but failing to punish the man who so blatantly and criminally wronged your family is even more dangerous. Allowing some disgraced second son to rape two noble members of House Bracken without any repercussions will make others think that your house is weak, and perceptions of weakness will embolden your enemies and give your allies reason to doubt their friendship. From a strategic perspective it is better to keep Houses Frey, Shawney, Piper, and Vance in the fold than to trade away the entire Riverlands for House Tarly.
Demanding that he be punished also gives you a chance to denounce the sham 'trial' that was put on at Raventree Hall and how heathens like the Blackwoods carry out 'justice' and if the Blackwoods attempt to defend him at the peace negotiations then you force them to be public apologists for a squire-beating, drunken, raper–more evidence that they're honorless heathens. Worse, if the Iron Throne refuses to punish him then you can show the entire realm that the false king who sits atop it is more interested in reading about justice than delivering it.
Finally, I have heard that House Blackwood *is* willing to vote to punish him. Now I trust them to keep their word about as much as I trust a snake, but if they're honest on this *one* thing then retribution can be yours and you can make an example of those who cross House Bracken. If this is some ruse, well then they again are forced to publicly defend his vile actions. Either way House Bracken wins."
It wasn't often that he could come up with such a calculated and politically savvy argument, Laena would be proud.
Ready to do some intrigue if Lord Bracken isn't so easily persuaded
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Post by Father on Mar 30, 2022 17:32:57 GMT 1
Lord Bracken does not seem particularly pleased with the subject, an experienced warrior and leader, his attentions are not so easily turned away from the larger picture as his young Blackwood counterpart.
"I would require actual assurances from the Blackwoods that such inclinations as they might have to allow a review of the accusations against Ser Simon are more than just the word of that green whelp before I would even consider it, ser." It does not appear that Daeron can make him budge on that part. "I will not have the part of the fool tricked by Bloodraven into angering House Tarly for nothing." He also seems dismissive to the notion that not pushing the matter would make him seem weak in the eyes of his peers, it does happen to be entirely possible that he knows a great deal more of his fellow Riverlords than Daeron does.
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