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Post by Magnate Lucius on Jun 27, 2020 8:30:34 GMT -5
Devan rode towards the East Barracks, which was considered to be the main building for the Goldcloaks as of right now. His greatly diminished army of some two thousand five hundred was right behind him. Ser Lannister rode through the entry way, followed by some of his knights in his service. They were hardly happy, both for the defections and now this. Devan had to tolerate it. He had been given a chance to at least prove himself. If he did right, doors would open up. If not, he'd be sent home with nothing to his name.
He dismounts in the central area outside of the barracks. His eyes looking at the state of affairs left by the previous Lord Commander.
There better be someone here who has a head on their shoulders.
Devan says to himself. He recalled a Kettleback was among their ranks, but that's the only name that stuck out.
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Post by oznerol on Jun 27, 2020 9:50:26 GMT -5
Kettleback was whipping a sargeant of the watch that had neglected his duties and allowed a ring of gambling to appear in a rich quarter of the city. Osfryd didn't mind a bribe once and then, but the man was discrediting the goldcloaks beyond was advisable and neither shared profit with any of the captains. Most foul behavior. The blood splashes and drops stained Kettleback's face. He had the man dragged to a cell to sleep it off for a fortnight.
"Devan Lannister"
Said Osfryd removing blood from his face, whip in hand. He wore plain steel and mail, the goldcloak over the shoulders. He was taller than most, more than six feet of hard muscle, he smiled to the Lannister.
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Post by Magnate Lucius on Jun 27, 2020 13:11:03 GMT -5
Devan's eyebrow went up slightly, noticing the blood before it was removed.
Well, guess I found my second-in-command.
Took a lot less than expected.
His Grace, Aegon, the Sixth of His Name, of the House Targaryen, etc etc, has decreed that I be the successor to Humfrey Waters as Lord Commander of the City Watch. I name you my Lord Captain, Osfryd.
He points to the rank and file of the Lannister troops with him, which he dubbed the new Red Cloaks.
What remains of my army is to augment the ranks and to help rebuild their morale and discipline.
Devan had heard of what a sad state of affairs they had existed under Humfrey Waters and a few others before.
How long do you think it will take to whip these boys into shape, Kettleback? His Grace needs new discipline in the ranks for a specific task.
Kettleback knew the Goldcloaks better after all.
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Post by oznerol on Jun 28, 2020 3:58:16 GMT -5
Devan's eyebrow went up slightly, noticing the blood before it was removed. Well, guess I found my second-in-command.Took a lot less than expected. His Grace, Aegon, the Sixth of His Name, of the House Targaryen, etc etc, has decreed that I be the successor to Humfrey Waters as Lord Commander of the City Watch. I name you my Lord Captain, Osfryd.He points to the rank and file of the Lannister troops with him, which he dubbed the new Red Cloaks. What remains of my army is to augment the ranks and to help rebuild their morale and discipline.Devan had heard of what a sad state of affairs they had existed under Humfrey Waters and a few others before. How long do you think it will take to whip these boys into shape, Kettleback? His Grace needs new discipline in the ranks for a specific task.Kettleback knew the Goldcloaks better after all. A shadow passed through Kettleblack's face, his knuckles went white, his grip on the whip tightening until it broke. He throws it aside.
"Aye"He looks at the Lannister guards.
"What need do we have of a few more goldcloaks, I wonder, when we can hardly arm and mantain the ones we have"A cruel scowl on his lips. "His Grace should have told me himself"
His hands rested on the belt, close to the large dagger and the sword hilt. "It will take long, longer if you bring all that... all those men of yours"
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Post by Magnate Lucius on Jun 28, 2020 9:38:08 GMT -5
A shadow passed through Kettleblack's face, his knuckles went white, his grip on the whip tightening until it broke. He throws it aside.
"Aye"He looks at the Lannister guards.
"What need do we have of a few more goldcloaks, I wonder, when we can hardly arm and mantain the ones we have"A cruel scowl on his lips. "His Grace should have told me himself"
His hands rested on the belt, close to the large dagger and the sword hilt. "It will take long, longer if you bring all that... all those men of yours"Devan Lannister walks past Osfryd, heading further into the barracks. Several knights would follow him. His first stop was to an examination of the armory and smith. Don't worry about my men. They still have their provisions and I still have means to maintain them.The army was much smaller than before after all. If the Goldcloaks need anything, His Grace told me to relay that to him.Devan opens the armory door and begins to inspect the equipment. He tosses the blade to a knight, in his services, who brings it into the light to examine too. Well time we have. The Goldcloaks need to be reformed and reorganized if they are to blockade the streets that the High Sparrow controls.
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Post by oznerol on Jun 28, 2020 10:43:33 GMT -5
A shadow passed through Kettleblack's face, his knuckles went white, his grip on the whip tightening until it broke. He throws it aside.
"Aye"He looks at the Lannister guards.
"What need do we have of a few more goldcloaks, I wonder, when we can hardly arm and mantain the ones we have"A cruel scowl on his lips. "His Grace should have told me himself"
His hands rested on the belt, close to the large dagger and the sword hilt. "It will take long, longer if you bring all that... all those men of yours"Devan Lannister walks past Osfryd, heading further into the barracks. Several knights would follow him. His first stop was to an examination of the armory and smith. Don't worry about my men. They still have their provisions and I still have means to maintain them.The army was much smaller than before after all. If the Goldcloaks need anything, His Grace told me to relay that to him.Devan opens the armory door and begins to inspect the equipment. He tosses the blade to a knight, in his services, who brings it into the light to examine too. Well time we have. The Goldcloaks need to be reformed and reorganized if they are to blockade the streets that the High Sparrow controls. He grunted, flexing his sword hand's fingers. "If you say so..."
He trailed after the Westernman.
"Aye, guardsmen would make short job of rabble, it has happened in the past, but the men need to be armed and moderately trained, else they'd be torn to pieces"The knight arched and eyebrow. "The king moving against the Sparrows? Those bastards still have my brother"
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Post by Magnate Lucius on Jun 28, 2020 12:08:52 GMT -5
"Hummmmprrrfff"He grunted, flexing his sword hand's fingers. "If you say so..."
He trailed after the Westernman.
"Aye, guardsmen would make short job of rabble, it has happened in the past, but the men need to be armed and moderately trained, else they'd be torn to pieces"The knight arched and eyebrow. "The king moving against the Sparrows? Those bastards still have my brother" Devan clarifies as he looks at the armor on the racks. He puts his hand into a fist and taps the metal. His Grace wants us to cut off means of supplies and contain the Faith Militant. Force the High Sparrow to accept his rule.A bit more hard handed than Cersei. Then again, she thought they would be her minions. He doesn't want violence. Just to apply pressure.Devan's eyebrow went up slightly. ...I will have to speak to the King about this. How has he not gotten out of imprisonment but you, your brother Osmund, and others have?
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Post by oznerol on Jun 28, 2020 12:14:34 GMT -5
"Hummmmprrrfff"He grunted, flexing his sword hand's fingers. "If you say so..."
He trailed after the Westernman.
"Aye, guardsmen would make short job of rabble, it has happened in the past, but the men need to be armed and moderately trained, else they'd be torn to pieces"The knight arched and eyebrow. "The king moving against the Sparrows? Those bastards still have my brother" Devan clarifies as he looks at the armor on the racks. He puts his hand into a fist and taps the metal. His Grace wants us to cut off means of supplies and contain the Faith Militant. Force the High Sparrow to accept his rule.A bit more hard handed than Cersei. Then again, she thought they would be her minions. He doesn't want violence. Just to apply pressure.Devan's eyebrow went up slightly. ...I will have to speak to the King about this. How has he not gotten out of imprisonment but you, your brother Osmund, and others have?
He spits to a side.
"He would make a pretty bonfire, that sanctimonious shit"
Crosses arms over chest. "Pressure... dealing like that with those moronic zealots it will end in bloodshed, hear me out"A cruel scowl. "We were chained by Kevan, your ilk, when he died queen Cersei thought it was sensible to release us"
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Post by Magnate Lucius on Jun 28, 2020 12:50:51 GMT -5
"The Sparrow is a damn fool if he isn't licking the king's ass right now, 'cause Stannis would make a pretty pyre of him"
He spits to a side.
"He would make a pretty bonfire, that sanctimonious shit"
Crosses arms over chest. "Pressure... dealing like that with those moronic zealots it will end in bloodshed, hear me out"A cruel scowl. "We were chained by Kevan, your ilk, when he died queen Cersei thought it was sensible to release us" Devan checks the chainmail as he speaks and shakes his head. Ser Lann! Make a note to get some better smiths for the Goldcloaks.He calls out to one of the knights. The blacksmiths quality was lacking in a lot of this equipment. I have a same feeling too. Once they are cut off, they will be desperate.Devan looks at Kettleback as he speaks of Kevan and Cersei. And the High Septon did not demand you two back? He seems content with Osney apparently. What is his charge?
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Post by oznerol on Jun 28, 2020 12:54:40 GMT -5
"The Sparrow is a damn fool if he isn't licking the king's ass right now, 'cause Stannis would make a pretty pyre of him"
He spits to a side.
"He would make a pretty bonfire, that sanctimonious shit"
Crosses arms over chest. "Pressure... dealing like that with those moronic zealots it will end in bloodshed, hear me out"A cruel scowl. "We were chained by Kevan, your ilk, when he died queen Cersei thought it was sensible to release us" Devan checks the chainmail as he speaks and shakes his head. Ser Lann! Make a note to get some better smiths for the Goldcloaks.He calls out to one of the knights. The blacksmiths quality was lacking in a lot of this equipment. I have a same feeling too. Once they are cut off, they will be desperate.Devan looks at Kettleback as he speaks of Kevan and Cersei. And the High Septon did not demand you two back? He seems content with Osney apparently. What is his charge? He starts counting with his fingers.
"Adultery, felony, perjury, heresy and homicide..."Kettleback laughs. "Sins aplenty. He suposedly killed the old fucker of a High Septon we had before. Shame the Sparrow is so ungrateful of Osney leaving the way bare and open for him"
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Post by Magnate Lucius on Jun 28, 2020 14:45:15 GMT -5
"Ehhh..."He starts counting with his fingers.
"Adultery, felony, perjury, heresy and homicide..."Kettleback laughs. "Sins aplenty. He suposedly killed the old fucker of a High Septon we had before. Shame the Sparrow is so ungrateful of Osney leaving the way bare and open for him" Devan stops looking at some armor to look at Osfryd. Seven hells... that's quite the list.Lannister knew of Cersei's charges, but not of the Kettlebacks. The High Septon was really trying to nail people. I don't know if we could try to get him out unless we had someone that was valuable to the Sparrow.Devan remarks. And he clearly is ignoring Aegon. Only thing we can do is try to apply pressure and force them to heel.
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Post by oznerol on Jun 28, 2020 14:53:11 GMT -5
"Ehhh..."He starts counting with his fingers.
"Adultery, felony, perjury, heresy and homicide..."Kettleback laughs. "Sins aplenty. He suposedly killed the old fucker of a High Septon we had before. Shame the Sparrow is so ungrateful of Osney leaving the way bare and open for him" Devan stops looking at some armor to look at Osfryd. Seven hells... that's quite the list.Lannister knew of Cersei's charges, but not of the Kettlebacks. The High Septon was really trying to nail people. I don't know if we could try to get him out unless we had someone that was valuable to the Sparrow.Devan remarks. And he clearly is ignoring Aegon. Only thing we can do is try to apply pressure and force them to heel. Said Osfryd with hatred. "If I lay my hands on that bird I will carve him a second arsehole, not matter how holy he believes himself to be"
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Post by Magnate Lucius on Jun 28, 2020 15:06:11 GMT -5
"My brother is pretty much screwed, anyway. I've heard the Sparrow tortured him... for long"Said Osfryd with hatred. "If I lay my hands on that bird I will carve him a second arsehole, not matter how holy he believes himself to be" Devan states, showing his own inclination towards the High Septon. Streets are no longer safe cause of his zealots. I wouldn't be surprised if he was behind Kevan's death.The Lannister looks in the direction of the Great Sept before walking out of the armory to go and inspect the quarters. On how many of the Goldcloaks can we reply upon? I heard the discipline is weak save among a core of members.
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Post by oznerol on Jun 28, 2020 15:18:22 GMT -5
"At least fifteen-hundred or so, the ones I've directly commanded the past couple months and those I had under my own nose last year. 'Been hard to establish any kind of authority with no Lord Commander"
He said, then added feigning ignorance:
"Last one was killed over screwing a whore, what a shame"
Kettleback snorts.
"The rest are a waste, most of them would sell their mother for a stag, many of them wastrels from Janos Slynt's tenure"
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Post by Magnate Lucius on Jun 28, 2020 18:54:20 GMT -5
"At least fifteen-hundred or so, the ones I've directly commanded the past couple months and those I had under my own nose last year. 'Been hard to establish any kind of authority with no Lord Commander"He said, then added feigning ignorance: "Last one was killed over screwing a whore, what a shame"Kettleback snorts. "The rest are a waste, most of them would sell their mother for a stag, many of them wastrels from Janos Slynt's tenure" So only a third of the force was effective. Give me the names of officers that are capable among the fifteen hundred you command, Lord Captain.Devan states as he turns away for a moment to look at the dark-eyed Kettleback. I will want to use them to whip the remaining into shape. If we can get another third or more to be effective fighters, we can contain the militants.The Lannister then turns and opens one of the doors, inspecting the quarters. I will see about getting new smiths, better quality equipment, and get these barracks into better condition. What the hell did Waters use the money on?!
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