Law and Order
Chapter 1
House Pendragon History Reminence
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King Arthas Menethil a legendary figure among many survivors that originated from Azeroth that survived Cataclysm called as all father by descendant of all survives races. When King Arthas came to shore of Westeros King Arthas bring along remnants of great alliances of six humans
kingdoms that later became foundation of six great houses and races like dwarf, elf, night elf dranei, troll and orc.
King Arthas Menethil himself after came to Westeros unite the diminishing Stormgarde Royalty with Lordaeron Royalty unite the Great Arathor Empire bloodline and renaming his house as Pendragon and changed his names to Arthas Menethil Pendragon due to his ability to turn into Dragon, to establish his realm he takes his sister Calia Menethil, his childhood friend and fiancée Jaina Proudmore, ranger Alleria Windrunner, notables elf Priestess Tyrande Whisperwind, troll queen Talanjia and her arch nemesis Apari as his Queen and Consort to unite human with elf race and takes many wife and consort in order to establish his new Kingdom.
Later Azeroth historian notes that the merge and assimilated races through marriages maybe gone but their magic still lives and evolve in six houses created many branch houses and new magic, that is why usually Albion Nobles Houses married nobles that came from Azeroth continent houses in order to keep theirs magic alive.
Albion realm located in North of Westeros a place where Arahtor Kingdom stands the realm of Albion itself is located surrounded by Northlands and three realm that is Westerlands, Riverlands and Vale, to the West of Albion there is chain of isles ruled by House Greyjoy while to the East There is a three small island known as the sisters.
King Arathor Kingdom that time late known as Maelstorm take down House of Hoare King of Isles and Rivers and establish himself as ruler of Riverlands make a name for himself after King Arthas, that times Arathor Kingdom King from Lord of House Pendragon takes Visenya Targaeryen, Sharra from House Arryn and Argella Durrandon as his wives unknown to the future that the marriage that arranged by Aerion Targaryen to House Pendragon hold significant beneficial to House Targaryen during Aegon conquest.
When Aegon I from House Targaeryn tried to takes over all the Westeros Albion is realm that bind later tied to Targaereyn rules through marry and not by conquest many years later followed by Dorne. House Targaeryen itself came to Westeros long after House Pendragon established Albion, after House Pendragon establish theirs dominion over Riverlands by brought down House of Hoare and Visenya married into House Pendragon this two houses intertwine through marriages that extend to the future houses relationship.
Their first marriage that time is between Lord of House Pendragon and Visenya Targaeryen during the Aegon Targaereyn conquest and the rise of House Pendragon later contributed to their descendant wise rule and strong leadership, their house and their realm became example of the other houses ruler of realm.
House Pendragon and House Targaeryen this two Houses since then has shared blood and friendship; throughout years they had good relationship. But the dance of dragons followed by fall of dragons and independence to raise of Faith Militant given Sept of Faith of Seven by House Targaeryen bypass House Lords and interfering in their rules bring about crack and souring their relationship with House Targaeryen since then.
Especially since House Targaryen choose to support Citadel Maester and the Faith of the Seven makes House Pendragon and other Albion Realm houses became wary of South Westerosi people especially after the event that later known as the sack of Oldtown that's proved maesters involvement in erasing trace of magic by murdering magical creature as Griffin, Dragons, Children of the Forest and Giant.
House Targaeryen support by taking role as Defender of Faith and rebuilding of Citadel after their crime became known is putting the nail in the coffin especially after continuous raise of faith militant, that also makes House Pendragon wary to the Faith of the Seven. This especially bloody for Riverlands due to the Faith militant raise their arms by the support of noble houses that hold principled of the seven try to erase noble houses that hold theirs believes in the old gods.
Which bring this back to the situation now why Veekeris and his father is now attend in the party hosted by The Lannister in theirs daughter Genna Lannister seven name day. Veekeris Menethil Pendragon is firstborn of House Pendragon from Tristan Menethil Pendragon; House Pendragon tries to secure an alliance for their realm, since Albion has bring Riverlands to the fold since then their southern realm borders is flanked between Westerland and The Vale between theirs west and east border and in the south they bordering with The Reach and Crownlands.
The situation in their Southern Realm itself is became problematic due Riverlands geography even though Riverlands is a flatland surrounded by river is suitable for farmland but is also true because Riverlands is a flatland they southern realm mostly often became battlefield ground. The raise The Faiths of Seven in Riverlands also caused some concerns for House Pendragon especially their Southern Realm Houses movement to tries to raise themselves as player in the Westeros causing morose for House Pendragon.
House Pendragon as a Lord of Realm itself is keeping their realm including their southern realm (Riverlands) relatively safe especially from bandits and robbers. Although their military progress is well known from Westeros throughout Essos a full blown out war happen in their own backyard is something that House Pendragon do not condone along them who support him, especially their Southern Lord who often moved independently participate in the war causing their southern realm to become battlefield.
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[Ah, welcome to Casterly Rock Lord Tristan]
[Nice to meet you Lord Tytos]
Tristan Lord of House Pendragon look behind him and realized that Lord of Casterly Rock Tytos Lannister came to him an greets him
[Do you find the party fill your expectancy?]
[Yes, my Lord everything is perfect so benefitting role for known as the richest House in the Westerland]
Tytos Lannister proudly smiled while noticing some youth following Lord Pendragon behind him from behind.
[May I introduce you to meet my firstborn and heir Veekeris]
[Nice to meet you Lord Tytos]
Young Veekeris give curtsied nod and bow slightly, look of pride appear on Tytos face as Veekeris give his greeting
[Let me introduce you my oldest son Tywin, middle child Kevan and my daughter Genna]
Tytos Lannister put forth the youths behind him forward.
[Nice to meet all of you]
Veekeris give his greetings to the youths in front of him.
[Likewise Lord Pendragon]
The siblings give their give curtsied nod and bow slightly to Veekeris, Veekeris noted that even though Tytos known as the laughing lion, their son and daughter have certain air about them while they giving him nobles greetings even the youngest Genna had a certain elegance benefiting from member of House Lannister.
Meanwhile Tywin scrutinize the appearance of House Pendragon Head there is rumours about the young Lord, apparently the young Lord wrestled control of Dragon Knight Order from his father Tristan Menethil Pendragon. Tristan itself known as wise and intelligence man but he is avoiding politics and just take care well his domains. It is rumoured that Albion Noble Houses and knights orders adhere and obey to Lord Tristan as House Pendragon head house; but even then young Veekeris surprisingly fast got earned loyalty from their knight's order.
Impossible it is to avoided politics completely especially when you are alive, in Westeros itself when nobles knows when you play Game of Thrones eithers you win or you die. The loyalty of subject of people and houses of Albion unquestionable well known in entire Westeros meanwhile the Houses in Riverlands itself entered quite turmoil phase.
While many Houses in Riverlands while happy with Lord Tristan Menethil Pendragon rules of Riverlands conflict arise because of it, even though Riverlands aren't widely acknowledged as independent realm like North, Albion, Westerland, Vale or Dorne prior to Aegon Conquest but at least it was widely acknowledge that the Ruler of Riverlands is House Pendragon but because their declining House Pendragon members their authority became questioned and challenged by other Houses in Riverlands.
House Pendragon rules still stands strong in Riverlands today because of their Riverlands vassal Houses such as House Teague, House Justman and House Mudd support, also it is undeniable that House Teague daughter married into House Pendragon.
[It has been my first time came to Westerlands]
[What do you think of it my Lord?]
[Westerlands quite prosperous the road is well maintained and it's quite a safe journey to come here]
Tywin noticed while he brooding his father and Lord Tristan continues exchanging pleasantries.
[As you know my Lord this party is to celebrate my daughter Genna seven name day]
Tytos hand gesture pointing to his daughter Genna who bow slightly
[I notice that your son Veekeris is ten name day almost differ slightly from our Genna don't you think]
Tywin eyes widened as well as his siblings, at this moment whatever reserve and grudges that Tywin had for his father is thrown out of window. He notice what this significantly point to, his father Tytos Lannister that known as The Laughling Lion try to betrothed his daughter Genna to House Pendragon a well match family for House Lannister.
Genna is a smart lady she is know what her father hinted at House Pendragon Lord, she can't help but blush when Veekeris gazed at her. Genna scrutinizes her future betrothed appearance, Veekeris is taller than boy of his age with blond hair and eyes bluer than blue sapphire broad shoulder and well chiselled body all in all Veekeris is what the man that borderline handsome man or beautiful man.
Kevan look at his sister Genna that has dreamy look at her face, Kevan only smile at his sister attitude realize that for once at least his father took a right decision for once.
[Forgive me Lord Tytos but our family has our own costumes and tradition that must be followed]
Tristan gave a hint to Tytos that means 'you do know what you asked don't you'
With this Tywin and his siblings know that House Pendragon politely declined their father matchmaking suggestion. They also know that House Pendragon prioritize their Nobles Houses inner circle first who carries magic from the blood of unification ruler even if they agree their sister Genna does not automatically became Lady of the House, that is big possibility that their sister only became concubine or second wife. Moreover they don't hold the faith of seven, when Genna married into House Pendragon she expected marry according their costume and their beliefs.
[My Lord our Genna is still young and not bleed yet but she is smart for her age and learn fairly quickly, how about let my daughter follow your son and learn about Albion costume?]
[Let me think about it Lord Tytos]
Tristan politely reject Tytos offer of his daughter even though he is not deny that he is tempted to accept it but he is know that predicament that House Lannister facing that maybe they not going to rule Westerland for long. House Reyne raise in power quickly this day and the betrothing of Ellyn Reyne the sister of Roger The Red Lion of Castamere of House Reyne to Lord Walderan of House Tarbeck another powerful House in Westerland is significant mark of upcoming Westerland Civil War. It is not worthy to involve in another land civil war for concubine that not going to bring in anything significant for them.
Veekeris know what his father is thinking and agreed with his father thoughts even though Tytos Lannister sons seems capable but their father is still the ruler of House Lannister no matter how capable they are they cannot bypass their father rulings.
[my…my…my…looks like everyone is here including the nameday lady]
[Walder…]
[Lord Frey welcome…welcome… nice to see you here]
[Lord Tristan…Lord Tytos nice to meet you on such a great occasion]
Walder Frey one of Veekeris father banners man come and greet them, noticing that three lords stand together on one spot attracted the other lord about theirs conversation would be. Veekeris notice The Lord of Crossing odd expression while his father and Tytos Lannister exchanging greeting and courtesies with him as if he is waiting for all the lords in Casterly Rock to heard what they are saying.
[Let me introduce you to my son Emmon Frey he is four and seven not yet betroth yet and close to your daughter nameday, how about both our houses enter alliance by betrothing my son with your daughter]
Almost all lords that present shock by Walder Frey bold suggestion, while some of them sniggering already known what answer would be given by The Laughing Lion to The Lord of Crossing suggestion.
Tristan and Vekeeris face remain neutral even though Walder Frey suggestion is quite shocking for Lords that present on Casterly Rock but both of them already expecting where Walder Frey intention are. Walder Frey is frail looking cunning man with narrow minded mind that never forgotten the slight ever done to him, he is a man with no loyalty to his liege Lord and would stabs you in the back if it is benefitting him.
[Of course Lord Walder we glad to the union between our houses]
Hearing Tytos Lannister answer most of Westerland lords are sniggering while some of them openly laughing like Ellyn Tarbeck at Tytos Lannister eagerly agree to the proposal push forward by Walder Frey. The engagement itself is ill match; because even though House Lannister is in bad leadership it is still great house after all, Genna Lannister engagement might be very well ensure House Lannister survival but instead engaging her into other prominent family House son she engage to second son of House Frey.
Veekeris look at the look that appear on Roger Reyne the Red Lion of Castamere that fuming take leave and realize that maybe he intend for engagement between member of House Reyne and Genna Lannister.
[Whatever it is, is not our concern right now]
Veekeris thought mused by the drama.
[I will not agree to this matchmaking, House Lannister is prominent Houses in Westeros a match between Genna and Emmon could not came to fruition; House Frey is just newly born house with neither great pedigree and deep history in Westeros]
Look of shock appear on everyone faces at the statement made by Tywin Lannister, while Walder Frey face look bitter as if he swallowed a bile.
[I also do not agree to this father] Genna Lannnister said with pure look of undulated disdain towards Emmon Frey [Doesn't father already offer my hand to House Pendragon heir?]
[Well isn't this look interesting]
Vekeris voice barely audible whisper when surrounding noble guest give their house members surprised looks.
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Tywin Lannister fuming because his been confine to his room by his father because the action that he did during the banquet in front of many spectator Lords from many noble houses. His father embarrassed because his action has been shamed him in front of audiences and Walder Frey because his objection to his sister engagement to Emmon Frey out loud for his punishment he is going to be sent to king's landing as cupbearer for the king.
[Thank you Tywin]
Genna thank his brother Tywin for stand up for her, the three siblings gathered at Tywin room at this moment after Tywin has been excused to his room.
[Do not worry Genna after all from the beginning I intend to break an engagement that does not match out our house]
Tywin promised his sister.
[But how about our house future brother? You already see it for yourself that father decision will end our someday]
Kevan said.
[Just because father is an idiot head family that does not meant other houses dare to do it right now] Tywin replied [Especially since house Pendragon going to shelter Genna before they decided the engagement]
[Especially when Genna give birth to next heir for house Pendragon then house Lannister future would be secure] Kevan agreed to his brother thinking meanwhile Genna blushed and embarrassed to her brother bluntness while imagined her life with the handsome lord and their future child would be.
To be Continued…
Author Note :
It's my first my first time writing FanFiction and publish it, maybe you all noticing that I have been using [] rather than "" as conversation marker the reason I have been using this is because I used to read Japanese Light Novel and some of them using [] rather than "" and I noticing that using [] is more convenient in writing and easier to read. Or maybe that's just my preference.
Maybe it's longer than it's supposed to be but I hope you enjoy my writing and a building comment would be nice.