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Post by pontifex on Jun 25, 2020 16:54:10 GMT -5
Aegon called a war council of those lords and knights who had bent their knee and sought to serve in the final push to restore the Realm. Among them were Harry Strickland, Jon Connington and his Kingsguard, small in number though they were. One everyone had gathered, Aegon would begin to discuss strategy - though it was his Hand and Strickland that would likely be his most vocal advisers. The Manwoodys were also present among the Dornish contingent. ============================== {Targaryen Army}- led by Captain-General Harry Strickland
Total: 10,000 men + 2,400 sellswords + 24 Elephants
Golden Company (10,000 men + 24 Elephants):
24 Elephants
500 Knights
1,000 Light Cavalry
2,500 Heavy Infantry
3,000 Archers
3,000 Light Infantry
Additional Sellswords (2,400 Men):
880 Light Infantry
600 Archers
600 Heavy Infantry
320 Light Cavalry {Reachmen Army}- led by Randyll Tarly and Mathis Rowan
Total: 23,000 men
9,200 Light Infantry
4,600 Archers
4,600 Men-at-Arms (or Heavy Infantry)
2,300 Light Cavalry
2,300 Knights (or Heavy Cavalry) {Martell Army}- led by Obara Sand
Total: 20,000 men + 3,500 sellswords
5000 Light Infantry
6000 Archers
4000 Men-At-Arms
4000 Light/Skirmisher Cavalry
1000 Knights
Martell Sellswords (2,300)
805 Light Infantry
575 Archers
575 Heavy Infantry
345 Light Cavalry
Dayne Sellswords (1,200)
180 Light Cavalry
300 Heavy Infantry
300 Archers
420 Light Infantry |
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Post by Gandalf on Jun 25, 2020 16:56:52 GMT -5
Arianne sat by the king, as she always had done. Obara Sand also made her presence known, at the side of a number of the Dornish lords who had marched with her.
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Post by Magnate Lucius on Jun 25, 2020 17:09:16 GMT -5
Harry Strickland stood with the Hand of the King, Jon Connington, and the Spider himself, Varys, to the right of their liege.
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Ser Rolly Duckfield, dressed in his white cloak and armor is situated opposite of Daemon Sand.
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Ser Devan Lannister is in a less than ideal mood. Word had finally come from the Rock that Edmure Tully escaped and there was no sign of him nor Roslin Frey. However, the Seven decided to laugh further as, overnight, a large portion of his troops departed the encampment and headed home. The night before, many nobles and knights presented grievances against Devan's actions. The resulting moves had left the Lannister with little men and capable warriors as a result.
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Post by Royal Joker on Jun 25, 2020 18:15:24 GMT -5
Ser Addan Marbrand attended the war council as well, sitting among the other Westerlanders who had sworn their allegiance to Aegon Targaryen.
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Post by pontifex on Jun 25, 2020 18:24:21 GMT -5
Amidst the discussions among the various lords and knights gathered, Aegon took notice of some new faces he had not yet seen. He pointed to Marbrand and soon Jon Connington was on the move. "Ser Addan, his grace would have a word with you."
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Post by Gandalf on Jun 25, 2020 20:03:18 GMT -5
Lord Eustace Osgrey and his brother stood by Mathis Rowan, clad in enamelled plate emblazoned with the chequy lion. For now, Lord Osgrey kept his own counsel, but the younger twin sought an audience with the King in private if he were so able.
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Post by Royal Joker on Jun 26, 2020 14:31:36 GMT -5
At the behest of Aegon's Hand, Addam nodded his head and followed Connington to Aegon Targaryen. He did not yet know what to make of the young man claiming to be the returned son of Prince Rhaegar. He put his fist over his heart as a sign of honor.
"Your Grace, how may I be of service?"
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Post by pontifex on Jun 26, 2020 18:49:27 GMT -5
The younger Osgrey is permitted to approach Aegon.
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@ Jokern
"Ser Marbrand, I presume?" Aegon began. "It would seem we have fewer Westermen in our ranks today then we did yesterday, and yet you remain. Perhaps you can explain to me what has happened?" He preferred to not have such an answer filtered through Devan Lannister - he was a man of ambition but shallow skills it seemed at this stage.
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Devan Lannister is summoned before Aegon.
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Post by Magnate Lucius on Jun 26, 2020 19:19:06 GMT -5
Devan Lannister is summoned before Aegon. 'Wonderful,' thought Devan as he made his way to the King. He kneels before the King. You requested me, Your Grace?He did his best not to portray the sorry state that his mind was in over the loss of ten thousand men and a number of nobles.
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Post by pontifex on Jun 26, 2020 19:34:51 GMT -5
"Ser Devan, it has come to my attention that a great portion of your strength seems to have deserted overnight, only a fraction remain." Aegon began as several close retainers began to laugh. Aegon remained stoic. "This is an unfortunate development. Yet, I have thought of a use for you closer to the capital. I have no reason to question your loyalty, but I also have no reason to rely upon it. This is a problem for any King, but I think I have found a solution. Devan Lannister, you will lead your remaining forces into the city. You will take command of the Goldcloaks as well, and serve as the interrim Lord Commander. It is a position I may later affirm you in, or if you prove too great an asset, one you might be removed from in order to serve in a greater capacity."
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Post by Magnate Lucius on Jun 26, 2020 19:47:52 GMT -5
"Ser Devan, it has come to my attention that a great portion of your strength seems to have deserted overnight, only a fraction remain." Aegon began as several close retainers began to laugh. Aegon remained stoic. " This is an unfortunate development. Yet, I have thought of a use for you closer to the capital. I have no reason to question your loyalty, but I also have no reason to rely upon it. This is a problem for any King, but I think I have found a solution. Devan Lannister, you will lead your remaining forces into the city. You will take command of the Goldcloaks as well, and serve as the interrim Lord Commander. It is a position I may later affirm you in, or if you prove too great an asset, one you might be removed from in order to serve in a greater capacity." It was something, thought Devan, given what had just happened. It was nothing more than an interim position though. He could easily be sacked and sent home. Still, it was a reserve from the original decision to send the Lannister north into the Riverlands. The majority loss of his army was obvious to all. For now, he would have to accept this position. Thank you, Your Grace. I will see that I move my men into the city and join the ranks of the Goldcloaks.Devan, without a choice, accepts. Be aware, Sire, they are not the best bunch. The former Lord Commander was murdered by a member, from what I have heard, and they fled in many directions during the Battle of the Blackwater. They are ill-equipped and ill-led. It will take time to get them into shape and order. Otherwise, you'd be better off with a mob.
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Post by Gandalf on Jun 26, 2020 19:51:34 GMT -5
”Your Grace. I beg a position in your Kingsguard.”
Osgrey dropped to one knee. He was large and strong of arm, as skilled with a sword and lance as any man who served in the Golden Company.
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Post by pontifex on Jun 26, 2020 19:53:41 GMT -5
"The High Septon has refused my request for an audience." He continued. "Contain the faith militant within a perimeter within the Sept of Baelor. Send word if you require additional men, and they will be spared. Do not engage in any overtly hostile action. Your orders are to contain and defend yourselves if attacked, and nothing more. Further, inform the High Sparrow, if practicable, that such a siege will continue until he sees fit to meet with me. No supplies, provision, or food will be supplied the cordoned zone until the High Sparrow comes to treat with me. None are permitted to go in or out before that time."
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Post by Magnate Lucius on Jun 26, 2020 19:56:29 GMT -5
"The High Septon has refused my request for an audience." He continued. " Contain the faith militant within a perimeter within the Sept of Baelor. Send word if you require additional men, and they will be spared. Do not engage in any overtly hostile action. Your orders are to contain and defend yourselves if attacked, and nothing more. Further, inform the High Sparrow, if practicable, that such a siege will continue until he sees fit to meet with me. No supplies, provision, or food will be supplied the cordoned zone until the High Sparrow comes to treat with me. None are permitted to go in or out before that time." A fight with the Faith. Cersei wanted this too. By your command, Sire. Once I have arranged my ranks, my commanders, and drilled them, we will begin with our duties.Devan states. A long and arduous task was ahead of him now.
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Post by pontifex on Jun 26, 2020 19:59:21 GMT -5
”Your Grace. I beg a position in your Kingsguard.”Osgrey dropped to one knee. He was large and strong of arm, as skilled with a sword and lance as any man who served in the Golden Company. Aegon replied, surprised and taken back by the offer. The Osgreys were a minor house in the Reach, but he could use all the allies he could get at this stage. "Did your House remain loyal to my father..?" he probed.
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