Chapter 13 – Ravens

5th month of 273 – Week 3 - 4th day -

Lord Hand,

Thank you for letting us know about the smallfolk's journey. We are preparing for their arrival at both White Harbour and Moat Cailin. Thank you for taking care of Karlyn for us.

Regards

Lord Rickard Stark

5th month of 273 – Week 3 - 4th day

To Lords of the Crownlands

By Order of King Aerys Targaryen, Second of his Name, All smallfolk of Kings landing are being sent to the North. Each of you are to add 200 to that number. You have until the weeks end to send them North to Winterfell.

The Hand of the King.

6th month of 273 – Week 2 – 7th day -

Dear father,

I have arrived at Casterly Rock. By now, Lord Lannisters raven will have reached you. The king's actions surprised me, and I feel horrible for the smallfolk who have been forced from their homes. Casterly Rock is nice, warm as to be expected and Lady Lannister is very kind. I miss the North. I miss Winterfell, and my pack. I know that this is important and I will make you proud. Those people are now of the north.

Love Karlyn

Dear Brandon

I sent this to winterfell, not knowing if you have returned to Barrowton or not. If so, I hope you are enjoying yourself. Things are ok here. It will take some acclimatizing as we discussed and not just me. Lady Cersei seems determined to be against me. She is nothing like Lyanna is that's for sure. I think she hates the idea of a northerner in her family, let alone married to her twin. She seems strangely attached to Jaime, and it's very strange. Might be a twin thing. The king's actions surprised me, and I feel horrible for the smallfolk who have been forced from their homes. Casterly Rock is nice, warm as to be expected and Lady Lannister is very kind. I miss the North. I miss Winterfell, and my pack.

I will write more when I am settled.

Your sister

Karlyn

6th month of 273 – Week 4 –5th day

Dear Ned,

Father has written to Lord Tully and withdrew the betrothal between myself and Catelyn Tully. You will have heard by now of the Kings actions and thousands of smallfolk are on their way North. Father and the Lords of the North are working hard to make sure everything is ready for their arrival. He has placed Lord Byran Bolton in charge at Queenscrown. I am at Moat Cailin now preparing for the smallfolk who are walking North. I will write when I have more news.

Regards Brandon

6th month of 273 – Week 4 –3rd day -

Lord Stark,

I received your Raven about the betrothal of our children, hoping for good news. Your words cancelling it, was unexpected to say the least and is insulting to my house that you would even hint that my daughter marry your second son! That will never happen! The Riverlands will now no longer trade with the North. My bannermen have been informed of this insult.

Lord Tully.

6th month of 273 – Week4 – 5th Day

Lord Stark,

My men and I have arrived at Queenscrown and we have started to clear the debris from the Inn today, and have cut down a number of trees to dry the wood for houses and fires. We are also marking out a training area and at the suggestion of my Master at Arms, will construct two long log buildings as barracks for the trainees once they are selected. The tower at Queenscrown has potential and I will be sending men to clean it in preparation for your eventual arrival. As per your last Raven, no man shall go to the wall until you have spoken to the new people of the North.

Regards

Bryan Bolton

7th month of 273 – Week 4 – 4th day -

Lord Stark,

We received the first fleet of Smallfolk this afternoon. We have encamped them just outside White Harbour as we prepare them for departure to Queenscrown. They will leave in two days time.

Lord Manderly