Stokeworth, Seat of House Kingsman.

[Gandalfus]

Stokeworth is the breadbasket of the Crownlands, the wealthiest and most prosperous province before Kings Landing itself. It was, along with Rosby, granted to Aenar Waters after the siege of Kings Landing following the previous lords desertion to the rebel cause.

The language of the court is Bastard Valyrian, a tongue Aenar picked up in his youth, which he spent in Essos. This is due to the influx of Essosi advisors and courtiers that Aenar has introduced to Stokeworth.

Holdings:
Stokeworth
Rosby


Residents:
Lord Aenar Kingsman.


Upgrades:
Tower Upgrades (+1 siege defence)
Market (+5% income)

[Alexandrine]

A letters arrives in the hand of Septa Pyppa:

letter

To the honourable lord Aenar Kingsman,

I hope you receive this letter in peace and good health and I congratulate you with your recent promotion.
I, lord Rymund of the Three Sisters have an proposal of business for you. It is known that my islands attract many ships from the known world, bringing with them, various goods from the east and the south. Also my people gather many crabs, fish and make excellent goat cheese. I want to propose a trade agreement between our houses so we can make good, honest money and seal a friendship with it.

Our houses will both earn a sum of around 12.000 Golden Dragons a year with it.

In much adoration,

Rymund Sunderland
Lord of the Three Sisters

[Alexandrine]

A new letter arrives.

letter

Lord Kingsmen,

We thank you for accepting our proposal of trade, may it be long and fruitful.
What do you think of a marriage then? My daughter Jeyne is currently in Kings Landing, perhaps you had the pleasure of meeting her there. If she is to your liking, you can have her as your wife and thus strengthen our relations.

Rymund of the Sisters.

[Ganbarenippon]

A very large party of knights and retainers under the Moon and Falcon of House Arryn approaches Stokeworth. Lord Julian Arryn himself rides at the head of the column accomapnied by his wife, Lady Geanina, Prince Viserys, and Lord Isaac Royce.

[Gandalfus]

The gates of the small town open slowly, welcoming them inside. They pass through a rather homely area, with small houses and huts in some cases. However, perched high on the hill is Castle Stokeworth, where Lord Aenar and his courtiers are coming down from to meet with the Arryn party.

[Ganbarenippon]

"Lord Aenar!" Julian greets the Lord of Stokeworth warmly. "I hope you fare well. We are on our way back to The Vale and were hoping to beg your hospitality for the night."

[Gandalfus]

Lord Aenar grins, a beautiful Essosi woman next to him bowing her head to the party.

Well of course Lord Arryn! I would be happy to oblige.

[Ganbarenippon]

Julian sketches a half-bow from horseback. "You are most gracious Lord Kingsman. I do not know if I have introduced my wife. Lord Kingsman, Lady Geanina Arryn. My dear, Lord Aenar Kingsman."

[Gandalfus]

He smiles, and bows in his saddle.

A pleasure, my lady. My lords, if you would follow me...?

He begins to turn, and ride slowly towards the keep, his retinue in suit.

[Dirty Chai]

Viserys watches for a moment as the others ride after the Goldcloak commander.
He frowned. Why wasn't he in King's Landing?
He squinted the other direction, back towards King's Landing, a strange feeling coming over him.

[Ganbarenippon]

"Noble life seems to agree with you Lord Kingsman." Julian says. "Stokeworth is as prosperous as I can remember seeing it."

[Gandalfus]

He nods, gesturing.

The wealth of this land is not in the town itself, or below the ground... It is in the fields and orchards that the prosperity of this land resides.

[Ganbarenippon]

Julian had noticed the vast orchards of the lands around Stokeworth as they rode into the town. Under his breath Julian asks Lord Kingsman "Is this your Lady wife?" Indicating the Essosi. He is discreet, not wishing to offend his host.

[Gandalfus]

He smiled

No, lord Arryn, she is my lover. A paramour, if you will.

[Ganbarenippon]

Julian nods in understanding. "I...see My Lord. Might I offer my congratulations?" He says with a smile and a further look at the Essosi. "Where does she hail from?"

[Gandalfus]

He glanced at her, staring at the exotic woman's shapely figure.

Pentos, I believe. She is the daughter of the former prince; ran out of the city by politicians.

[Ganbarenippon]

"Ah, the Free Cities and their troubles. They are so quick to overthrow their leaders." Julian sighs, in genuine lack of understanding. "Ah, this would be your seat Lord Kingsman?" He says as they approach the stout keep.

[Gandalfus]

He smiled warmly

Aye, my lord. I shall have a feast prepared for your arrival.

[Ganbarenippon]

"You have my thanks Lord Kingsman." Julian bows and rides off to see to his retainers.

[Ganbarenippon]

The feast began that evening and the hall of Stokeworth was crowded with Valemen and Crownlanders. Over the noise of the conversations at the head of the table Lord and Lady Arryn sat alongdie Prince Viserys and Lord Royce enjoying the entertainments provided by Lord Kingsman.