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The game begins: Athera looked around the door of her wardrobe and gave Brydan a small grin. "Maybe I'll fine something else to fall into." She stated before leaned into the wardrobe and pulled out a dress, ensuring to his the full gown from view from him.
"Now, I need to get ready and I'm sure you've other things to do no?" Athera asked with a smile upon her lips still.
Aw, aren't you sweet: "Oh Brydan I understand. You should know by know that I'm teasing you and you of all people should be well aware that I am no longer a child Brydan" Athera said with a knowing smile.
"I know you'll always be there for me Brydan. But look on the bright side, now there is Ser Eisel. You're no longer solely responsible for me." She told him as she stood from the bed and walked over to her wardrobe.
Did I?: "Always having to go through the hard way." Atheras said with a grin as she set Tempest down. She walked over and took a seat on her bed, crossing her legs. "This ball we'll be, inviting ourselves to... I want your honestly opinion on it Brydan." She said softly as she leaned foreword. "I'd like to know what I might be up against seeing as you won't be escorting me." Athera teased as she crossed her arms.
You've got to be joking: "No in the hall please, return to outside?" Athera requested as she stood up as well. "Do try not to harm one another too much please? I don't need Eisel wounded and I'd hate to see anything happen to you dear uncle." She said as she gave them both a smile.
After that Athera walked over and picked up Tempest, though she couldn't lift the shadow cat up in one go because she was too heavy. "I shall be getting ready for this ball, and I'm taking Tempest with me to play my body guard. Since my actual one has been take for a duel." She said before she looked back to the two, weapons drawn. "Good luck." She looked to Brydan with small smile and wink before she walked off to her room.
I've been sick for a week! I feel better though!
Banquet or Bandits: "I would prefer the banquet to bandits. At least could be of some use there." Athera pointed out. "As for if Ser Thorne is coming well, I would need an escort but I am sure he would enjoy dealing with bandits over dealing with a banquet. I would hate to force him away from that."
"Though yes I do have a gown in mind. Mother recently sent it to me and I haven't had a good reason to wear it." Athera stated with a slight smile as she ran her middle finger around the rim of her wine glass. "If you do not mind I would like to go to this banquet." She smiled slowly. "I may even go un-escorted, though if you'd allow dear Brydan I would like to take Tempest with me. At least while my new guardsmen is out dealing with bandits?" She asked as she raised an eyebrow.
No, he is still working on a character I believe. We've spoken about it and I believe the GM is talking to him about it as well.
Talk and bandits and parties: Athera grinned when Maekar said she was related to Dyanna. "What gave it away dear uncle? The stunning looks or Dornish attitude?" She asked in a jesting tone.
"I'm not near the warrior you, uncle Maekar, and uncle Ulrych are. However when it comes to parties I'm more deadly than any of you are upon the battle field." Athera stated, her grin still upon her lips. "Though what is this party for? Is it this evening?" She asked.
Also I noticed I forgot to do her roll, so I just added that in. Just had to add the last part huh? XD
Damn, you all got busy! XD
Athera and Brydan: Athera couldn't help but let out a small sigh. "Meals are never dull..." She muttered under her breath.
"Also I would like to point out that I am in the room." Athera stated as she crossed her arms, leaning back a bit in her seat. "If you're going to talk circles around me be kind enough to let me leave the room hmm?" She said with a small smile. "I do not fall into trouble dear Brydan, it just seems to find me." She offered a small shrug as she smiled. "Now that we have that settled, might we get back to the matter at hand? I believe there was some talk of Lord Osgrey not being Lord Osgrey? Or we can talk about the bandits that I believe Ser Eisel wished to go after? Uncle Maekar may wish to hear about that Eisel."
Ha! This is going to be funny. I'm enjoying this.
I was actually waiting to see how Brydan deals with it! XD
I know that feeling. Don't worry! XD
Tis Osgrey
Wasn't my fault! XD
I just didn't know where to start! XD
So much family!: Athera's face lit up when she saw Ulrych, Samton, and Israa. "Uncle Ulrych! Samton! Israa!" She called out joyfully as she let go of Eisel's arm and ran to her uncle and half siblings. She tossed her arms around Ulrych first before letting got and giving both Samton and Israa and kiss on each cheek. "I'm so happy to see you all! It's been years!"
When addressed by Lord Tyrell Athera gave a graceful curtsy. "That is what had been said, I just believe I was in the right place at the right time." She told him. "Aunt Dyanna!" Athera said with a gasp, she hugged the woman tightly before giving a bright smile. "Oh this is Ser Eisel Thr-" Athera's voice was cut short as Prince Maekar picked up the much smaller Dornish woman with ease, giving her a hug. "It is wonderful to finally meet you as well" She squeaked out before she was set down. Athera seemed to let out a relaxing sigh when the two had been stopped. While she didn't mind the duel but right now... there was more to speak of. Though when Brydan spoke up the youngest Dornish woman got a worried look upon her face. She stepped foreword, close to her foster brother. "Brydan? Did something happen?" She asked as she raised her eyebrow, and he knew that look. It was the same look she'd use to get him to slip things he wouldn't normally tell his brother, mother, or father.
I'll get it up soon! ><
But no one ever really gets to tell people things before the die. Typical! XP
She's Dornish honey, what isn't to like? Which means some people are just ganna be haters! ;P
Family!: "Of course my Lord." Athera said as she gave a respectful nod to Dennith before she looped her arm around Eisel's arm. "Come along Ser knight, let us go see which of my family have chose to join us." She said smiling before she pulled her along to Blackbury's hall.
Which Dragon? There are actually a lot of them right now. Maekar is one of the most well know as a warrior, outside of his older brother of course.
But, but a very attractive viper pit. Wait... Samton is there... Yeah no dude, have fun with that! XD
Athera is a proper diplomat! XD
Unless Brydan hits a nerve? Also aww, trying to be a protect older brother!
Psh, it happens.
Aw, he's cute: Athera shook her head slightly, a smile still upon her lips. "No need to apologize. I'm not insulted, may be a bit flattered." She said, offering him a small wink.
In other words, get Dennith married than it would make things easier.
but I doubt the Grimwoods are gonna remain in decline at this moment This, in Game of Thrones, can be very bad or very good!
You know, when you say that it worries me.
Hey, we could marry her to Marcus! It would help rebuild his family, reword those who have been loyal to the Blackbury name even as their own house began to die out, and bring their lands into the fold as Grimwood are sworn to Blackbury.
I found two things that may help. Before AC: At that time they possessed four castles and were done fealty by a score of lesser lordlings and a hundred landed knights. Their largest castle was Coldmoat, which was raised by Lord Perwyn Osgrey. Under the Rule of King Maegor from 42AC-48AC: Lord Ormond Osgrey lost Coldmoat when he spoke out against King Maegor the Cruel for his suppression of the Poor Fellows and the Warrior's Sons. So they likely do have a castle. But it's a small one as they have lost their largest one and I'm sure some others where burned during the Conquest.
Yeah that is normally how it works. The lands remain with the last surviver of the main branch. Also this video really helps with the laws of succession that are commonly used in Westeros. Though this is not a Game of Thrones video. Check it out and tell me what you think?
Did you remember to name Nevermore?
I said that too! XD
Then he learns her goal is love. He isn't the only romantic around here, Athera is just a little more quiet about it. Well that and she's Dornish. Romance isn't off the table for them once you're married.
Are you saying that Athera isn't a lady?
Oh more than you know: Athera couldn't hold back her laugh, though she did keep is softer than it should have been. "Careful what you wish for knight, Dornish ferocity is difficult to contain and even more difficult to sate." She informed him, returning a grin as she added "You could ask Prince Maekar Targaryen. He married my aunt Dyanna Dayne. So I guess you could say my family effects a bit more than you originally believed."
Ohohoh! Is that open season on the Blackbury brothers? Hmm, it just might be! XD
Make a good match for your foster sister Brydan! XD
The past, the present, the future: "Our pasts shape our future if we allow them." Athera told him with a simple shrug. "People hear the family name and begin to expect things. I hope to shatter those expectations. Ensure that the bloody past does not taint the future... though it already seems to be effecting the present." She said, a soft sigh coming from her lips.
I'm sorry I had to go save the knight and take care of a dispute! XD
Scheming without me?! How dare you! XP
One big messy alliance: "Oh they ended about, hmm lets see. Yes thirteen years ago." Athera stated. "Or at least officially. With Dorne joining the other lands under the Iron Throne those houses who guarded the mountains of Dorne ceased their raids upon the Reach and Stormlands. It is even the reason I was sent to be a ward under House Blackbury. My elder brother would have been sent if he wasn't already being fostered at Sunspear, so they sent me as I am the second in line of inheritance." Athera explained.
Breaking the habits.: "You may call me Athera, Ser Eisel. Lady Athera if you must use a title. There are many Daynes, but only one Athera Dayne. At least at the moment." Athera stated as she shifted her weight onto her left leg and placed her hand upon her hip. "But I must say Ser knight, I am a little surprised at the fact you didn't know who I was. I would have figured all who serve the Oakhearts would have known. Daynes have been killing Oakhearts for hundreds of years. Interesting that now one is an ally?" Athera pointed out, a playful tone in her voice.
I belong to the Stars: "I am a Dayne, Ser Thorne, I believe you'd likely know the family by this name: Sword of the Morning. The one who wields the blade Dawn, forged from the heart of a fallen star." Athera took the chance to state a bit of her family's history. "I also simply meant that you would be the best choice to send for the Oakheart representative. Having dealt with bandits before and with your family's history."
Realization: Athera's seems to get a bit wider as shrugs. "I do believe Ser Eisel Thorne would be able to take care of our little bandit problem. You have some experience with bandits do you not?" She asked him as she arched an eyebrow at him, a knowing smile on her lips.
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