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King Jon's Solar
"What would the two of you do with him?" the King asked Lord's Yohn Royce and Stannis Baratheon.
"I would strip him of all his lands and title," Stannis answered.
"We saw the look on his face when he found out King Jon is our new King," Lord Yohn said.
"And also the look on Lord Baelish's face," Stannis replied.
"He betrayed his liege Lord and stole his lands and Keep with the help of Lord Baelish," Lord Yohn said. "He would never have done that if Lord Arryn was alive. Lord Arryn trusted him, that's why he made him Steward of the Vale, and he was a very good Steward for many years, but he became greedy."
"What about his son and daughter my Lord?" King Jon asked.
"Lord Albar is very loyal and devoted to his father and he thinks he's going to inherit the Gates of the Moon. Lady Myranda runs the Gates of the Moon very well," Lord Yohn answered.
"Is there another Lady who can run the Gates of the Moon my Lord?" King Jon asked Lord Yohn.
"My daughter Ysilla," Lord Yohn answered.
"Of course she can," King Jon said laughing. "Who are the Knightly Houses you can trust my Lord?"
Lord Yohn told him.
A raven was sent from Winterfell to the Vale a few hours later.
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"My Lords and Lady," Tyrion said when he walked up to Lord's Baelor Hightower, Willas Tyrell and Lady Margery.
"My Lord," they replied.
"I never thought about the relationship between the North, Riverlands and the Vale," Ser Loras said.
"Lord Hoster Tully was very clever when he married his two daughters to the liege Lords of the North and the Vale," Lord Willas said. "None of us thought to marry into the other Great Houses."
"Connections and bannermen," Lord Tyrion replied. "The Great Houses of the North, Riverlands and Vale are connected my marriage. Now they're marrying into Dorne."
"But House Dayne is a minor House in Dorne," Loras said.
"When Lady Allyria Dayne marries Lord Tully she'll become the High Lady of the Riverlands," Lord Willas replied. "They're no High Ladies in Westeros for Lord Tully to marry. Princess Sansa and Princess Arya are Lord Edmure's nieces."
Ser Loras finally understood.
"Prince Brandon has already chosen a wife," Lord Baelor said.
"The North, or shall I say Winterfell, is now the center of power in Westeros and everyone will want to marry into the Stark family because the majority of the Princesses, be they male or female, will be in the North," Tyrion told them.
"None of us thought of marrying into the North," Lady Margery said.
"We all thought the Northmen were beneath us sister, but we found out otherwise," Lord Willas replied.
"The North is not the south, and they do things very differently here. I was told that there's no Court or Small Council at Winterfell and never has been," Tyrion told them.
"Why?" Loras asked surprised.
"Throughout the history of the North, the Kings of the North have only had one advisor. The Kings of the North have always known what goes on in the North," Tyrion answered.
"Though their Lords," Lord Baelor said.
"Yes my Lord, and as King Jon said, the North is not King's Landing. There's no backstabbing, deceit or treachery in the North because there's nothing for anyone to gain," Lord Tyrion replied.
"Until recently," Lord Willas said.
"Those Lords decided to play politics with my father and they and their men lost their heads because of it," Lord Tyrion replied. "They also betrayed their oaths to the Starks which is unforgivable in the North."
"Do you think the North will marry into the Reach and Westerlands?" Loras asked dense as ever.
"The North will never marry into the Westerlands because of the Red Wedding. Neither will the Riverlands, Vale or Dorne. That's one of the reasons King Jon annulled his sister's marriage to me, though it wasn't stated," Tyrion answered. "They will never marry into the Reach because the Reach has always sided against the North. The Northmen have a long memory and they never forget."
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The Vale - House Redfort
"I just received a raven from Winterfell," Lord Horton Redfort told his sons who were summoned to the castle. "Our King wants...," he told them.
"Do you know why father?" Ser Jasper, his heir, asked.
"A King doesn't tell you why, you only do as he commands," Lord Redfort answered.
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House Templeton
Ser Symond Templeton also received a raven from Winterfell.
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The Gates of the Moon - Five Days Later
Lord Albar was surprised to see Lord Horton Redfort and a large contingent of Knights from House Redfort ride up to the Gates of the Moon.
"My Lord," Lord Albar said to Lord Redfort with a bow when he rode up to him.
"My Lord," he replied when he got off his horse and handed Lord Albar a parchment.
"Do you know why we're being summoned to Winterfell my Lord?" Lord Albar asked after reading the parchment.
"Only that I'm to escort you and your sister to Winterfell," he answered.
"Of course my Lord," Lord Albar said.
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"Why are we going to Winterfell?" Myranda asked teary eyed.
"I don't know," Albar answered.
"We didn't asked for a King," Myranda said.
"The majority of the Lords and Knightly Houses of the Vale thought otherwise and we can't change that," her brother replied. "We're only a minor House and always have been."
"Who's going to run the Gates of the Moon?" Myranda asked with tears running down her cheeks.
"Lady Ysilla Redfort," he answered.
Mya Stone was hurt when she saw Lady Ysilla with her and Ser Mychel Redfort's son and that Lady Ysilla is pregnant with their second child. Ser Mychel Redfort ignored Mya Stone when they walked into the Keep. You were a damn fool, she thought.
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Dorne
Lady Allyria Dayne was surprised to learn that Prince Doran Martell had betrothed her to Lord Edmure Tully of the Riverlands. When she told her ladies about her betrothal they were happy for her and knew they'll be going with her to the Riverlands. But first the ship will sail to White Harbor where they will purchase warm winter clothing. Then travel to Winterfell where Lady Allyria will get married. A Septon will also travel with them along with Starfall guards.
As the ship sailed out of the harbor Lady Allyria Dayne looked back at Starfall one last time.
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Winterfell
In the middle of the night Queen Val went into labor.
Princess Lyanna, Nana Flint, Gilly and a mid-wife from the Free Folk were there to help her.
When the guests awoke the next morning they were told about the Queen.
They understood why the King wasn't at breakfast.
The King paced almost the entire time and ate little.
Rhaegar tried to get his son to eat and rest, but to no avail.
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Princess Lyanna walked into the King's Solar during the middle of the second night.
"You have an heir your Majesty," she told her son smiling.
The King went to his wife's chambers. When he entered his wife and her bed were cleaned up.
The Queen handed her King his son.
When King Jon looked at his new born son his heart filled with love. "His hair is white (platinum blond)," the King said.
Val smiled at her husband and told him their son will open his eyes soon. "What are you going to name him?" she asked.
"Artos Stark," he answered, remembering reading about Artos the Implacable, the younger brother of Lord Willam Stark.
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All of Winterfell was abuzz the next morning after hearing King Jon has an heir.
Sansa, Arya and Lady Para visited their Queen and the young Prince.
Gilly, with the help of Nana Flint took care of their Queen.
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King Jon's Solar
"You look tired your Majesty," Rhaegar said.
"I only had a few hours sleep," he replied.
Rhaegar smiled at his son and knew the feeling. "What does my grandson look like?" he asked.
"His hair is white, but different from yours, but we don't know his eye color yet," Jon answered.
"It's a good thing you married a women with yellow hair," Rhaegar told him.
When Rhaegar left the Solar, Sam entered.
The two friends embraced and had lunch together.
Sam smiled while his friend talked about his son.
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"Do you know where Maester Tarly is?" Lord Tarly asked a servant.
"He's having lunch with the King my Lord," she answered.
They are best friends, Lord Tarly thought.
After lunch Maester Samwell Tarly walked into the Great Hall and told everyone that King Jon wants them to continued discussing the Kingsmoot and for those who want to be King to make their case to their Lords and Knights.
Sam then sent a raven to all the Lords in the North telling them about the birth of King Jon's son and his name.
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Everyone congratulated the King of the North, Riverlands and Vale when they entered his Solar.
"My Queen needs help. The nannies currently in the nursery comes from Castle Wolf. I need your help my Lords," King Jon said to the leaders of the Mountain Clans.
Nana Flint told her King who could help their Queen from the Flint of the Mountains. The other leaders of the Mountain Clans told King Jon they'll have to consult their wives or daughters.
The King laughed.
"How much help do you need at Winterfell your Majesty?" the Lord from House Norrey asked.
They all know the Bolton's killed most of the servants at Winterfell.
King Jon told them the positions available. "All the Lords sent me some help, but we need much more. I'll write down everything we need and you can take it back to your people."
The leaders of the Mountain Clans agreed.
"What does your son look like your Majesty?" Donnell Flint asked.
"His mother," the King answered.
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Before the leaders of the Mountain Clans left Winterfell a week later they met their future King who had just opened his eyes. They too thought he looks like his mother with his hair and blue eyes. But they remembered that four of Lord Eddard Stark's children also look like their mother, except Arya who looks like a Stark. When they left they each had the positions available at Winterfell. They also remembered that the people beyond the Wall are also descendants of the First Men the same as they are, they worship the Old Gods and they're brothers.
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White Harbor
When Lady Allyria Dayne and her party arrived at White Harbor they were met by Stark guards and Lady Wylla Manderly. She told Lady Allyria that the Starks will pay for her, her maids and guards new clothing and took them on a shopping spree. After they purchased everything they needed, the Stark guards escorted them to Winterfell.
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While the King was in dispose, Lord Stannis Baratheon and a few others made their claim to be the King of the East and West.
Lord Tyrion Lannister told the Lords and Knights from the Westerlands and the Reach why he should be King of the West. He told them he was the King's Hand and the Master of Coin for the Seven Kingdoms. .
The Lords and Knights listened intently.
Behind the scenes Prince Doran Martell told the Storm Lords who he wants as their King and the reasons why. The Prince knew the Dornishmen will follow his lead.
Lady Margery Tyrell spent her time getting to know the other Ladies. She was surprise to learn that House Mormont is an all female House and Lady Marge Mormont lead men into battle during the war.
Lady Alys told Lady Margery about the spear wives North of the Wall.
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Lord Manderly saw his granddaughter Wynafryd talking to one of the Knights from the Vale. He also saw her dancing with the same Knight at the feast.
"My Lord," Lord Yohn Royce said when he walked up to Lord Manderly who was seated.
"My Lord," he replied.
"It seems Ser Harlan and Lady Wynafryd get along very well," Lord Yohn said.
"I've noticed my Lord," Manderly replied. "What House does Ser Harlan hail from in the Vale?"
"House Templeton my Lord," Lord Yohn answered. "House Templeton is the greatest and the most powerful Knightly House in the Vale. Their power and influence rivals that of many Lords, and House Templeton is related to the Starks, as is House Royce."
Lord Manderly smiled.
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Lady Allyria Dayne and her maids were in awe when the saw the size of Winterfell.
When they arrived they were met by Princess Sansa Stark who escorted them into the Throne Room and then to their chambers. Princess Sansa told them the King has an heir.
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When Lady Dayne was shown into the King's Solar she curtsied to the King, Queen and the Princesses, including Prince Doran Martell.
King Jon introduced her to Lord Edmure Tully.
"My Lady," Lord Edmure said. She's beautiful, he thought.
"My Lord," she replied.
Lady Allyria studied her future husband and saw he has blue eyes, red hair with a close cropped beard and a mustache. He's also fairly tall and has broad shoulders.
King Jon introduced Lady Allyria to Ser Brynden Tully, Princess Sansa, Princess Arya, Prince Brandon, Prince Rickon and Robert Arryn, the liege Lord of the Vale. He told Lady Allyria how they'll related to Lord Tully.
Ser Brynden bowed to Lady Allyria and the others said hello to their future aunt.
Before drinks were served Queen Val left the Solar to feed her son before dinner.
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When the King and Queen walked into the Great Hall everyone stood and bowed or curtsied to the Royal Couple.
The entire family sat at the high table. Lady Allyria sat between Prince Doran and Lord Tully.
Arthur smiled when he saw his younger sister.
Lady Allyria Dayne's maids and the Septon sat with their fellow Dornishmen.
Before the feast began King Jon introduced Lady Allyria Dayne from Dorne, Lord Tully's betrothed. The King also told them that they'll be going hunting in the wolfswood tomorrow morning.
Ser Loras spotted the beautiful dark haired young man who looked to be about his age sitting with Maester Tarly, his wife, two male twins and others who were sitting below the high table.
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"I'm Ser Loras Tyrell of House Tyrell," he said to the beautiful dark haired man when he walked up to him.
"My name is Satin," he replied.
"Are you from the North?" Ser Loras asked.
"I'm from the Reach, but I want sent to the Wall years ago," he answered.
"Why?" Ser Loras asked.
"That's none of your business," Satin answered.
Ser Loras was taken aback because no one has spoken to him in such a rude manner.
"Before you get uppity, I'm King Jon's steward and I was his steward when he was Lord Commander of the Night's Watch," Satin told him.
Ser Loras nodded his head. "Who were the others sitting at the table?" he asked.
"Maester Samwell Tarly and his wife Gilly, Emrick, his twin brother Arron and their wives. Maester Tarly is also from the Reach and Emrick and Arron are from the Fair Isles. Maester Tarly, Emrick and Arron's wives were sitting next to them and the three of them are from North of the Wall, and we're all now Northmen," Satin answered. "If you want to know about the others sitting at the table you'll have to ask them," Satin answered.
"Are they also from the Wall?" Loras asked.
"Yes," Satin answered and turned and walked away.
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"Who was he?" Willas asked Loras quietly when he walked back to their table.
"His name is Satin and he's from the Reach. He was sent to the Wall years ago and he's the King's steward," Loras answered.
"Why are you upset?" Willas asked looking at expression on his brother's face.
"He talked to me like I was baseborn and he had no respect for me," Loras answered quietly to his brother, still seething.
"Satin doesn't care who you are or where you came from," Willis said. "When a man joins the Night's Watch they give up all titles and everyone is equal and no one is better than anyone else. That's why he treated you that way."
"He's no longer in the Night's Watch," Loras said.
"Satin is the King's steward and you must treat him with respect Loras," Willas replied. "He's the King's eyes and ears and he was one of his Black Brothers at the Wall."
"A baseborn bastard," Loras said with disgust.
"The King was also a bastard and he knows how Satin feels," Willas replied.
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After the riding party rode out of Winterfell the next morning Lady Allyria was introduced to Queen Asha and some of the other Ladies from the Noble Houses of Westeros.
When the hunting party arrived at the wolfswood the guests were surprised when they saw how much game there was in the wolfswood and how large it was. Loras was surprised to see how good the King, Satin and the twins were with their long bows.
Loras saw Satin talking and laughing with the twins while they were riding back to Winterfell. Black Brothers, he thought.
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The cooks in the kitchen were overwhelmed with all the meat that was brought back.
"We have enough meat to last for years," one cook said.
"Not with that hungry horde out there," another cook replied.
"Let's get this meat salted," the head cook said.
The butchers began skinning and cutting the meat.
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When Lord Horton Redfort and his party arrived at the Neck they were met by Stark guards who escorted them to Winterfell.
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The Lords and Knights from the Reach and the Westerlands wanted to talk to Queen Asha and Lord Harlaw before they made a decision.
"Are you serious about making peace with the Reach your Grace," Lord Willas Tyrell asked.
"Yes, and also with the Westerlands. The Iron Islands have already made peace with the North at the instance of Lord Harlaw who's my uncle and my Chief Advisor," she answered.
"After the Kingsmoot on the Iron Islands," Lord Gorold Goodbrother, the Lord of Hammerhorn, and I were both worried about the retaliation from the Reach after our brothers attached the Shield Islands . However, we didn't know that all the Iron born in the North were dead and all their ships were burned. Lord Bolton's men also flayed the dead Iron born at Moat Caitlin and hung their upside down flayed bodies along the Kings road in the North," Lord Harlaw told them.
Queen Asha and Lord Harlaw saw a few smiles in the room.
"Who's Lord Goodbrother?" a Reach Knight asked.
"House Goodbrother is the most powerful House from Great Wyk and the Greyjoy's chief bannermen. House Goodbrother is also the richest House on the Iron Islands. Their wealth doesn't come from the sea, but from the mines at Hardstone Hills," Lord Harlaw answered. "The Westerlands aren't the only place that have gold and silver mines Lord Tyrion. They also have copper mines."
"They are rich," Lord Baelor Hightower said.
"Lord Golord has 15 children, 3 boys and 12 girls," Lord Harlaw told them. "One of his sons is betrothed to Queen Asha."
Everyone in the Hall knew that.
"Six of Lord Golord's daughters are married," Lord Harlaw told them.
"The new King of the West is going to need a wife, if he's not already married," Queen Asha said.
"The King can always marry into the Reach or the Westerlands," Loras replied.
"We all know that in order to make peace one has to marry into the enemies House, Ser Loras. The wildlings and the North were enemies and were at war for a very long time and now they're at peace. The door to the Wall is open and everyone can travel back and forth freely," Lord Harlaw told them.
"Your uncle is very wise your Grace," Tyrion said. "Now I know why he's your Chief Advisor."
