Ser Jorah Mormont
They say that Harrenhal is cursed and full of ghosts but it holds no ghosts for Ser Jorah Mormont, the Lord Commander of Night's Watch. 'There are ghosts everywhere. We carry them with us wherever we go. His was Lyneese' he once told Queen Daenerys. His eyes were fixed on a ledger that he has been looking over for the last few hours in his solar which is located atop the Kingspyre Tower of Harrenhal.
After the War for the Dawn, the Night's Watch has become an independent order loyal only to the King, which now patrols and guards the entire realm. To honor his father's dying wish, Ser Jorah bid farewell to his Queen Daenerys and joined the Night's Watch. After the war, new rules have been implemented, an election was held for the vacant Lord Commander's position. Since there were no other contestants, Ser Jorah was chosen as the New Lord Commander. The duties of the Night's watch were changed on the orders of King Jaehaerys. He made several changes to the order. Since there are no more White Walkers and no wall for them to guard, he made Night's Watch an independent order that only answers to him. Night's watch now patrols and guards all parts of the realm. Night's Watch members are still restricted to marry as long as they wear the Black Cloak. However, they are free to leave the Watch if they completed five years of service. Lands and coins will be given to them with respect to their ranks and service period. They are also permitted to continue their services if they decide it. Harrenhal has been granted as the headquarter for the Night's Watch by the Crown despite the protest of several River lords. It's a strategic move by the king. In the event of war, Harrenhall will grant a massive advantage to the crown.
Night's Watch has become a respectable order after the defeat of White Walkers. The tales of Night's Watch spread across the kingdom, several young knights, men and women joined the order to serve the kingdom. It's no longer the dumping ground for murderers, thieves and rapists. Murderers and rapists were beheaded on the spot if proven guilty. Child molesters and murderers were ordered to be sent to King's Landing. It is rumored that King punishes these monsters himself in his own way. Thieves and petty criminals were sent to work on mines and fields owned by the Crown.
A sudden knock on his door forced Jorah to remove his eyes from the ledger. He walked over to the door and opened it to see Satin, his personal steward standing in front of him breathing heavily.
Satin greeted Ser Jorah and said, "He's here, My Lord. Landed just outside the main gate."
A raven arrived a week ago informing them of the King's journey to Casterly Rock and his plan to stay at Harrenhal on his way to spend the night and seek refreshments.
"Ready the men and inform Lod Samwell Tarly"
"Lord Tarly is already in the courtyard, My Lord"
"Very well, Let's go and greet the King".
By the time he arrived at the Courtyard, the entire occupants of Harrenhall were already there with their eyes glued to the main gates. When the Main gates opened, King Jaehaerys marched forward with his eldest daughter Princess Lyanna Targaryen on his toe and the two Kingsguards shadowing them. As soon as he entered the main courtyard, everyone took a knee in respect.
King Jaehaerys looked the same since the last time Ser Jorah saw him. He wore his black scale armor, that was previously worn by Euron Greyjoy. Three-headed Dragon sigil on his right side of the chest and the face of his albino Direwolf, with its eyes decorated by rubies on the other to mark his both Targaryen and Stark lineages. Longclaw on his hips and the Aegon the fifth's crown on his head. Princess Lyanna has certainly grown up. She wore leather breeches and a beautiful tunic. Her beautiful silver crown was decorated with glowing diamonds of different colors that suited her honey blonde hair perfectly.
"Rise", the king said in his iron tone.
Ser Jorah stepped forward and greeted his king, "Welcome to Harrenhall, Your Grace".
"Thank you for receiving me, Lord Commander".
"It's an honor, Your Grace", Jorah replied bowing his head in respect.
King nodded his appreciation and then marched forward with a huge smile and hugged his old friend Samwell Tarly.
"It's good to see you, Sam", the King greeted old friend happily.
"It's good to see you too Jon. Is that little Lyanna?", Sam asked Lyanna beaming brightly.
"It's me, Uncle Sammy. I'm not little anymore, I've grown up", replied Lyanna after hugging Samwell tightly.
"You certainly did princess", said Samwell happily.
Everyone stood their ground when a huge figure approached the King and his party slowly and called out "Snow" in its gruff voice. King Jaehaerys turned around and see another one of his friends Wun Weg Wun Dar Wun shortly known as Wun Wun greeted him. Jon approached the giant and greeted him with respect. Jon then called out his daughter to meet his friend Wun Wun.
"Lya, this is Wun Wun, a good friend of mine and your mother's as well. He used to carry you on his shoulders when you were a babe", Jon said holding one of Giant's hands to his daughter.
Princess looked lovingly at the giant and accepted the flower garland from Wun Wun. Wun Wun then puts his hand on the ground and signaled the princess to climb on it. Lyanna looked at her father to seek permission. Once the permission was granted by her King father, she jumped on Wun Wun's hand who then lifted the princess, settled her on his shoulders and took her for a walk. Lyanna laughed happily, witnessing his daughter's antics, the King started laughing and along with him, entire courtyard as well.
'when the king laughs, the court laughs with him.'
Jon then personally greeted few of his former brothers and his former steward Satin as well. Satin offered bread and salt to Jon and his party. Once the customary greetings were completed, Jon looked around the massive castle of Harrenhal. He then turned towards Ser Jorah and said, "It seems like you have made a good progress with the construction here Ser Jorah"
"The men are working tirelessly, Your Grace. Giants are a big help as well. If we continue at the same pace, the Castle will be completed in three years".
"That's good to hear Lord Commander. Is there some place we can talk privately?", Jon asked Jorah.
"In my solar Your grace."
Jorah called out Sam and Satin, instructed them to escort Princess to her solar. Lady Brienne shadowed them shortly. He then escorted Jaehaerys to his solar. Ser Grenn followed them with the clinging sound of his Kingsguard armor echoing through the halls of Harrenhall.
"I wanted to arrange a welcome feast but Lord Tyrion's raven instructed me not to arrange any", Jorah broke the silence between them.
"It was I who asked him to inform you. We are staying here only for the night. Feasts are unnecessary expenses".
Jorah nodded and proceeded to escort the King and Grenn towards his solar. They entered the room and closed the door behind them. Jaehaerys took the visitor's chair and Jorah took his own. Grenn kept standing on the corner.
"How is Queen Danaerys?", are the first words came out of Jorah's mouth.
"She's fine but very angry with me. It's been almost a year since she last spoke to me. She visits the children often but avoids me like a plague", the King replied.
Ser Jorah heard about the conflict between the Khaleesi and the King. More than a year ago, Daenerys received a raven from Meeren informing her of discontent. Daenerys flew to Meeren alone, hoping to solve the issue herself only to find out that it was a trap to kill her. Drogon saved her from the murderers and brought her to close to Volantis before dying of his wounds. Rhaegal sensed her brother's passing and brought the King to his dead brother and his grieving mother. Jon and Rhaegal brought Danaerys back to Kings Landing. Queen Danaerys wanted her revenge, but king advised caution which angered her. She went back to Dragonstone in anger.
"I received a message from her, Your Grace. She is not angry with you, just disappointed."
"I wanted to help her take back the Bay of Dragons Ser Jorah but I needed more time."
"I understand, Your Grace" replied Ser Jorah.
"Good. Let's talk about the Night's Watch", Jon said and proceeded to inquire about Nights Watch's current situation and other things. They talked for couple more hours, the king looked satisfied with what he learned, appreciated Ser Jorah for his work. He bid farewell to the Lord Commander and left the solar with his Kingsguard trailing him.
Lord Samwell Tarly
Sam was waiting in the guest chamber when Jon barged in with Grenn. All three of them smiled at each other and hugged like brothers do. Satin also entered the chamber at the same with ale and roasted beef. All four of them sat together just like they did at the wall and drank their ale happily.
"So Jon how is Edd ?" Sam asked Jon about their missing companion.
After Dorne bent their knee and swore fealty to the Iron Throne once more, Jon arranged Edd to marry the Heiress of Dorne, Princess Arianne Martell to form a peaceful alliance between the Crown and Dorne.
It was Grenn who replied, "That mopey bastard is enjoying his life in Dorne. I bet his wife is keeping him busy".
"Probably her cousins as well", Jon said and laughed like a madman, and other laughed with him as well.
Sam felt happier for his friends especially Jon. He carried the burden of the whole world on his shoulders since the day their Lord Commander Jeor Mormont put his trust in him and gifted him Longclaw, which he carried till this day even after recovering all his family swords. Oathkeeper was given to House Mormont for their loyalty towards House Stark. Winterflame formerly known as Widow's Wail was declared as the ancestral sword of House Stark of Winterfell. Young Lord Rickon Stark wields it. Blackfyre was given to Lord Commander Ser Barristen Selmy. It will then pass on to the next Lord Commander. Dark Sister was given to Queen Danaerys, even though she isn't a warrior, she carries it around proudly.
"Sam, how is Gilly and Little Sam?" Jon asked him.
After the war, Jon offered Sam to make him the Lord of Hornhill but Sam declined the offer and decided to help run the newly reformed Night's Watch. He left Gilly and little under the care of his mother. Sam visits them often but still misses them.
"They are fine. My mother is taking good care of them."
Sam wanted to bring them here but felt that it'd be going against the rules of the Nights Watch. The rules that he helped Jon to create. It was first decided that the Nights watch members can marry and father children but Sam correctly pointed out to the council that if we allow them to marry, they will stay in the watch and their children as well which will result in overpopulation of the order and soon Nights Watch will become like other lordly houses. Jon agreed with Sam and thus the new rules have been created.
Jon suddenly stood up and went to his daughter's chamber to see her. Grenn followed him shortly. Sam and Satin stayed back. After a time, they both fell asleep on the floor.
Sam woke up to the chirping sounds of the birds. He found Jon, Grenn and Satin are all sleeping on the floor. It seemed like Jon and Grenn finished rest of the ale themselves. Sam woke all of them up and left the guest chambers to carry out his work.
After a couple of hours, entire Harrenhall was standing in the courtyard to bid their King farewell. Jon climbed down the stairs with Ser Jorah, Lyanna and the Kingsguards. He looked every bit of regal as a king should. He hugged Samwell and Satin one more time, bid farewell to Wun Wun. Princess did the same, only her farewells were much cuter than Jon's. Sam, Ser Jorah and few of the guards escorted Jon and his party to the main gates. A shadow flew over them, Sam looked up and saw Rhaegal, Jon's dragon flying over his head and landed just in front of them with an earth-shattering force. Jon and his party looked back at the escorts and conveyed their thanks. Jon was the one to climb, followed by Lyanna, Lady Brienne, and Grenn. And within a moment, the dragon took its flight and flew toward the west to Casterly Rock.
