Ron Caster
Coast of Lannisport
Ron sighed a bit seeing in the distance was Lannisport the port city right next to his lord's home: Casterly Rock. Hopefully Tywin Lannister was around when they arrive course he could hear the bells coming from the port ringing in the distance probably signaling a guard to meet their arrive.
Ron have luckily prepared himself by showing a Lannister Flag to the men on the shore as they began to soon dock. "So this is Lannisport? The first place we see of Westeros is a giant castle in the distance and a port city." Neimi stated a bit excited along with some men who were pointed astounded by the city itself.
"There is more amazing places than this in terms of size. Regardless be on a good behavior we will be meeting quite the loyal batch." Ron told Neimi and her men forcing a nod from all of them as they go to their positions to guard the ship bowmen on the sides with the Samurai in the middle.
Once the ship docked the citizens and the Lannister soldiers to Ron's surprise were a bit shocked for once as he slowly got off the boat holding the flag he waved. The commander of the guard walked forward shaking his hand.
"Ron Caster. We all thought you would be dead in Ulthos instead you bring back something good I imagine?" The commander stated.
"You honestly didn't trust my skills to survive? I am the lord's most trusted agent and you discounted me. Although I will admit I did get caught." Ron stated ashamed.
"You don't look like a prisoner to me." The commander stated.
"Thats cause the Shogun let him go on terms of establishing a foothold for negotiations with Westeros." Yuu stated getting off the ship with many were surprised to see a girl in armor that was a bit more fancy than what a normal soldier should be. It was strange she was in armor at all.
"These are?" The commander asked.
"They are residents of Ulthos. Vassals under the man called The Shogun of the 9 Clans I believe. A wonderful place for a vacation if you dare the trip." Ron stated.
"Vassals? You mean this girl here is a Vassal?" The commander stated a bit confused and shocked.
"Not only that but a daughter of one of the heads of the 9 clans. I am Neimi Kishu, daughter of the Great Lord Yatturo Kishu nice to meet you. The man next to me is Yuu Mori son of Great Lord Haeda Mori. I suppose your the commander of this Banner?" She stated motioning for the men around them.
The commander reluctantly nodded. "Ah.. Yes they are. I suppose Banner means soldiers or men under you where you come from?" The commandered asked but quickly got a nod.
"That would be correct. Now then onto important business. Is your lord here?" Neimi inquired.
"Lord Tywin Lannister is here I can push for an audience with him just follow me. I am Walter Riess. Your armor certainly is different, is the culture different there?" Asked Walter.
"Very much so in comparison to here. From the buildings to the people everything is different." Yuu stated as they walked Ron staying quiet.
"Seem you found something interesting again Ron. Maybe you should hang up your spying business." Walter stated.
"But is the role I know the best. But to be bested by fellow spies that surely hurts my pride." Ron stated.
"It was Sokudo's personal spies. No spy can match them or hide for long. You have better chances fighting a pack of wolves yourself." Stated Neimi.
"Regardless Lord Tywin will be please he always wants to expand the ways he can get some coin." The commander stated.
They eventually reach Casterly Rock the commander of the guard giving them instant access into the castle. Neimi, Yuu, and Ron were told to wait right outside a set of doors while he gets permission. The commander disappears for a few minutes before motioning the three in.
They would soon realize they were actually interrupting a meeting of lords. Yuu and Neimi look at each other than to Lord Tywin who looked rather old but had an observant look on his face that told him he was not a many to mess around with. The man stood up and walked to the three.
"Ron it is good to see you came up with results no less." Tywin shook Ron's hand then went to shake the hand of Yuu then was surprised by the woman that was clad in armor before kissing her hand out of respect. "You even brought back companions?"
"Yes mi-lord. Ulthos itself was filled with many surprises. There is a united kingdom there and these two of Vassals under the man they call the Shogun. They came here to negotiate and establish relations with Westeros." Ron stated with a bow.
Tywin nodded letting Ron stand straight "Thank you Ron I will reward you within the coming day you may stay here and rest I am sure you had a long trip. I will discuss with these two." Ron nodded and left.
It was a good thing Yuu and Neimi learned the Westeros tongue from the translator. Even if it was rough they understood the basics. The two sat down across from the many lords as Tywin took his seat at the head chair.
"So.. Straight to Business yes? First up might I have your names?" Tywin inquired.
"Yuu Mori. Son of Great Lord Kaeda Mori, head of the Kaeda Clan on of the 9 great clans of Rokugai." Yuu then motioned for Neimi.
"Neimi Kishu. Daughter of Great Lord Yatturo Kishu, head of the Kishu Clan also one of the 9 great clans of Rokugai." Neimi stated before they both bowed as it was their custom.
"Lord Mori. Lord Kishu. You come here as representatives of your.. Shogun if I heard right?" Tywin checked getting a nod from the two. "What is he like?"
"He is loyal to his people, he works to keep things in order as we are in a time of unity and peace. We do have enemies from Rokugai as a whole is strong thanks to him." Yuu stated.
"Sounds like a formidable man if he is able to keep that sustained. There is no quarrels at all over there?" Tywin inquired.
"None at all. The only quarrels are with other kingdoms within Ulthos. But our unified might has crushed them so far." Neimi stated.
"Is it normal for woman to be in.. Armor." Asked one of the lords.
"Very normal. In fact a few of the Greater Lords are women. One of them facing attacks from raiders daily since she protects the border." Neimi stated.
"I see... Then for trade what could be provided if we were to start a trade route?" Tywin asked.
"We can provide you with abundant supplies of food. Gold though from what Ron has told us you don't need much more of but that could still be on the table. Horses, rare minerals, jewels. Anything you wish. If you want to learn more your free to take a trip to Rokugai the Shogun stated where you can meet with him personally."
Tywin smiled. "I would love too but I must ask the King of the Seven Kingdoms about this." Tywin noticed Neimi's blade. "Mi-lady is that valyrian steel?"
"Not at all." She removed the sword around her waist and sets it on the table drawing it slightly alarming people in the room before she lets go so they could see the steel. It was blade steel. "It is our own blades made out of special very rare minerals found in the mountains of Ulthos. These blades cannot break, and can cut through armor like butter. Only worthy soldiers can wield these."
"Then you are worthy?" Asked a lord getting a smirk from Neimi with a nod.
Tywin walked over observing the blade noticing the string wrapped at the hilt with the guard craved into that of a stallion. "Made to represent your house? You must have wonderful makers over there. I shall ask the King if a trip to Rokugai is fine. I wish to see this place myself." Tywin putting a hand out to shake Yuu's hand which he stood and complied with.
"Well then Lord Tywin Lannister. It was a pleasure to meet you. We shall let the Shogun know and be back if you need us." Yuu stated enticing a nod from Tywin before Yuu and Neimi both leave.
Sokudo Satori
Oshu – Throne Room
Sokudo was currently in his throne room settling a very mild dispute about the rights of a land from the death of a relative. Sokudo dealt with this before and usually a formal respectful end is met. This was one of those times and Sokudo awarded the land to the older brother but would have to give a share of any profits made off the land to the little brother.
It was a fair deal that was accepted by both parties without issue infact the bond between the two seemed to grown from the experience. It made Sokudo happy to see this as it showed he was doing his job right. He was about to have a cup of tea until a dove appeared at the window perched on the railing.
The doves were the region's substitute for a raven as he put a finger out to signal the bird to come to him. He removed the note from the package on its back then lets the dove return to the Dove Nest that was at the top of the castle. He read the note silently just as Baku came in.
"Any word from the two?" Baku asked.
"They were faster than I thought they are returning as we speak. They got approval from Tywin but now are waiting on word from the King of Westeros to approve a trip to Rokugai." Sokudo stated putting away the note.
"A trip eh? That will be interesting to meet them in person. Wonder what their impressions of our lands will be." Baku stated. "Shall I prepare the capital for the occasion?"
"Once we get word of approval yes." Sokudo stated before he saw Terra walk in with a grin paper in hand.
"Ah Terra that grin means good things I suspect?" Sokudo inquired before the note was thrown in front of him.
"You can say that." Terra stated crossing his arms. Sokudo shrugged opening the parchment and was not surprised to see it was a letter of peace offered by the Uzui.
"Great job Terra. The Mountain Wall has served you well indeed." He wrote down his name before stamping with the White Dragon Seal then hands it to Terra.
"I figured you would approve.. I can send Ruei's bowmen back to the west to help her against those Tree Raiders." Terra stated putting away the note.
"Yes I've heard of their increase in activity. I might suggest a more aggressive support if they don't dwindle." Sokudo stated with a sigh.
"I won't mind but I imagine I would not be apart of that plan." Terra stated sitting down asking for tea.
"Yatturo can probably crush them in less than a day" Sokudo stated.
"The Horsemen would cause their morale to break that is for sure." Baku stated.
"Plus I still need to protect the northern border even if there is nothing there." Terra stated.
"At least your Mountain Warriors can protect it well in your absence. Masters of the Naginatas as we all call call them." Baku stated.
"True but if I am not there to lead them it could be a mess." Terra sighed rubbing the back of his head.
"Might me time to teach your son the ways of being a Mountain Lion then." Sokudo stated.
"He will be ready before you get married." Terra chuckled forcing one of Sokudo and Baku's own.
"Regardless be prepared. We will be meeting with the people of Westeros soon. They could change use or force their game onto us. We must be strong and stay unified." Sokudo cautioned enticing nods from both of his friends.
Tywin Lannister
Casterly Rock
A few days after the meeting he sent a raven to King Robert about the discovery leaving out the fact his agent found them stating that foreigners came from the land known as Ulthos. He got an instant reply approving the plan with Robert planning to take a trip with the Royal Family to the lands of Rokugai, this was weeks ago and Tywin was expecting them soon.
His council were all talking about the current events as well as a few mentions of the Shogun and the Clans that showed themselves just the other day. "Their armor was very strange. A guard was telling me their soldiers didn't even have shields and their bowman were using bows bigger than anything we have even seen. Then even had two banners that didn't match the representative's colors or symbols."
"They didn't match?" Tywin inquired.
"No mi-lord. There was some sort of blue fish on a white banner. The other was a white dragon head on a black banner. The soldiers thought it was Targaryens but when they asked the soldiers the stated it was the symbol of their nation. From what they said their land views the dragon a symbol of peace and unity they never even heard of Targaryens." Said the adviser.
Tywin rubbed his chin. "A Dragon... At least it is not the Targaryens from what we know. The two that came in had Silver and Bronze on their outfits. A horse and a fish. Their symbols are strange indeed."
"The soldiers welcome them though. They were not hostile and seem peaceful enough while they were here." Another adviser stated.
Tywin nodded. "Yes. That will make negotiations easier. Lets hope Robert will ignore that symbol though."
They heard bells causing them all to stand and head straight for the courtyard to greet the Royal Family. Tywin's Daughter and Son were among them along with his grandchildren. Sadly that included Joffery who he hoped did not become rude on this trip.
The carriage carrying the King opened with Robert getting out first to walk up to Tywin greeting the man with a shake of the hand. "Tywin good to see you. Are the ships ready?"
"Ready whenever you wish to set sail your grace." Stated Tywin looking to Joffery and Jaime who were on horses. Cersei and the other children coming out from the carriage. "I hope my grandchild will behave. We can not have a unified kingdom as an enemy."
"We are unified as well Tywin. We will be fine but I will make sure his leash is short. But judging how you described the Shogun he will probably do that for me. Their language is different that ours yes?" Robert stated.
"Yes but they stated when we arrive we will be given translators one of the family. However The Shogun and a few of his lords know our tongue so that should not be a problem." Tywin stated as his niece walked up to them.
"Are we sure about this trip. This could be a trap by our enemies." Stated Cersei.
"I would not have put in that request if it was a trap I would know it was a trap. They came here themselves after all. Children were the ones that came, ones they were honest as well." Tywin stated.
"We will have men of our own there to protect us anyways." Robert stated getting a nod from Tywin. Cersei was still skeptical about all of this but soon walked into the castle. Servants began to get the bags sent to Lannisport to be put onto the ships for the trip.
"Be ready by Tomorrow Tywin. I think the sooner we get there the better. Did you send a raven to them?" Robert asked.
"Yes your grace. They will be expecting us. The trip is only a couple of weeks." Tywin stated.
"Then no time to waste then." Robert stated before going inside Tywin following shortly after.
Kami Tokikawa
Grand Port City, Umika
Kami Tokikawa waited observing the oceans keep an eye out for the ships. His castle home was a towering one that overlook the shores around Umika with the family's crest etched the front of the castle for any people arriving by sea. The port city was lively with traders and fishermen.
People from the Kishu's Guard was stationed here for the arrival of the King of the Seven Kingdoms. Neimi and Yuu already returned going to the Capital since it would be more welcoming to have the representatives they sent to be there.
He would be riding with the Royal Family to the capital so he was getting himself ready donning a traditional light armor piece with the design of a dolphin with the symbol itself etched to the left side of the breastplate.
His daughter, Ying, was getting dress in a blue kimono with a wave design at the ends of the dress with the symbol on the back of it. She would be traveling along with him. Her mother past away from sickness a year ago so he was showing his only Daughter the ways as his hier to the Tokikawa Clan.
He was cleaning his sword made out of the rare mineral that was found in their country. It didn't have a definite name but the weapons made out of them had specific names. His was Blue Tooth. It was a short katana with a blue hilt and a dolphin guard. He uses it along with a trident spear named Ebisu made of the same mineral.
If there was a name for the mineral it would be black steel if he thought about it due to the unique colors it made the blade into. Regardless his cleaning would be interrupted by the sudden appearance of a Raven. He noticed the note taking it from the raven and having it return to its master before reading the note.
Ying came in wearing a basic kimono to wear around the castle. "Father is something wrong?"
"No our guests are arriving. Get into the Kimono that was designed for special occasions and head to the port with the Blue Spears." Kami stated getting a nod from his daughter who left. He smiled as his daughter who left before leaving, She would be so proud of you.
-An hour later-
Kami was waiting at the port of Umika seeing the ships in the distance as his daughter slowly appeared standing next to him. The banners of his clan with the blue dolphin on them were on both sides of him as the ships with soldiers on them docked. His men were calm and not hostile as they were all aligned on the port with citizens watching from afar.
The blue spears were soldiers in pure blue armor pieces with white outlines. They all carried spears with blue shafts. The soldiers were trained to be calm since most of them fight in naval battles where the long journeys at sea could warp one's mind.
A ramped was set up for the ships as a series of soldiers got off presenting two flags. A Yellow Flag with a Black Stag on it with the other being a Red flag with a Gold Lion on it. Kami waved to the soldiers who were surprised looking at each other before focusing back on presenting their lords.
First was King Robert who was big in figure but not one of his soldiers or him laugh, it was normal to have larger than normal men around. Next was Tywin Lannister who Neimi and Yuu told him about. After that was the royal family but the first ones to approach him were King Robert and Tywin Lannister.
"King Robert yes?" Kami asked.
"That would be correct. You are?" Robert inquired.
"I am Kami Tokikawa. One of the 9 great lords that oversees this region of Rokugai. Welcome to the Grand Port of Umika. I will be the one to escort you and your men to the capital for a feast and meeting of Shogun Sokudo." Kami stated bowing as he stated this,
"I see. Your symbol is a blue fish?" Robert inquire observing the banner.
Kami nodded. "It is a dolphin your grace. An animal said to save those in need in the ocean." Kami stated then motioned to the translators who were in women in Kimonos bowing. "I present to you the translators that will be with you. They came from the Chie Clan they will help you in anything you need from knowing more of this land to trying to converse with some of us."
Robert nodded. "That is appreciated how long until we head to the capital?"
"It won't take long maybe an hour of riding." Kami stated then Robert noticed the woman next to him.
"This woman is? She is quite beautiful especially that dress what is it?" Robert inquired.
"This is my only child Ying Tokikawa. She is wearing a kimono as we call them." Kami motioned to his daughter who bowed smiling.
"She is very beautiful. She is your only child?" Said a blonde woman who walked forward.
"Thank you and yes. Her mother sadly past away just last year due to illness. I am lucky to still have her by my side at least." Kami stated a bit of sadness in his tone,
"Our apologizes Lord Kami." Tywin stated.
"No it is fine. Now then shall we ride off? We have prepared carriages if your family wishes to ride in them." Kami motioned.
"That is nice of you." Robert stated heading to the carriage with Cersei and Tywin. The children of the royal family walked to the other carriage.
"Father can I ride with the rest of the children?" Ying asked Kami.
"I would go and ask King Robert that Ying." Kami stated.
"More like Cersei she is a lion that loves protecting her children." Kami heard turning to see a blonde man mounting one of the horses.
"You are?" Asked Kami as Ying ran off to ask.
"Jaime Lannister. A Member of the kingsguard." Jaime stated wearing golden armor it would seems.
"Well then Jaime you can ride between the children's and King's carriages and watch over them both would that be fine? We will have a few out our Kishu Horsemen help you in protecting the carriages." Kami stated.
"That would be helpful we didn't bring much horsemen ourselves." Jaime stated seeing Ying bowing and then heading to the other carriage. "Thats surprising to see someone get approval."
"Ying is an innocent girl. I think there might be sentimental value in her not having a mother." Kami stated.
"That might help Ying yes. Well then shall we ride?" Jaime asked as Kami mounted a horse surprising Jaime.
"Yes we shall. Blue Spears protect the city while we are gone! Send a dove to the capital and let them know that Kind Robert will be arriving shortly!" He shouted in a different language than he used to talk to Jaime in.
We are in a foreign land that is for sure. Jaime thought before joining the moving caravan.