The Eyrie, Seat of House Arryn

[Adamat]

[Honors Bastion]

A raven arrives at the Eyrie carrying a letter with the seal of House Hightower upon it, addressed to Lord Arryn.

To Lord Garrett Arryn,

I would like to propose to you the creation of a new trade route between our two Houses that would travel between the Eyrie and Oldtown. House Hightower has need of your magnificent stones for our building projects and I humbly offer you the best fruits of the Reach in exchange. I look forward to reading a reply from you.

Sincerely,

Lord Edric Hightower, Voice of Oldtown, Lord of the Port, Lord of the Hightower, Defender of the Citadel, Beacon of the South

[Honors Bastion]

A small party of knights carrying the Hightower banner can be seen slowly scaling their way up to the Eyrie. A raven is a sent ahead to tell the Eyrie of their impending arrival, and they request an audience with Lord Arryn.

[Adamat]

The guests are received immediately, with servants offering mulled wine or hot tea and a fire happily burning in the hearth. Lord Garrett arrives to greet every Hightower one by one, and to lead the most prominent member of the group to his solar. Business is to be done.

[Honors Bastion]

After being given entrance into the Eyrie and being greeted by Lord Arryn, Ser Rupert Hightoer, the leader of the Hightower party and the younger of Lord Edric Hightower’s twin sons, follows Lord Arryn to his solar. Once in the solar, he gives Lord Arryn a quick but respect bow before he takes a seat and patiently waits for the Lord to speak first.

[Adamat]

Garrett took a seat as well, and started the conversation. "So Hightower is determined to trade with Arryn, is it not? You being here shows your devotion to the cause. Tell me, how is Lord Hightower?"

[Honors Bastion]

“Lord Edric Hightower is healthy and in good spirits Lord Arryn. He is continuing in his life long search for knowledge and probably as we speak now, my father is now delving into another ancient tome stored in the Citadel’s library. To answer your question Lord Arryn, House Hightower is very determined to see a trade route be created with House Arryn and acquire your magnificent stones for our city. My father is willing to negotiate a trade deal with you that would be most beneficial for both sides my Lord.” answered Ser Rupert Hightower. “Oh, and if I have not already stated this Lord Arryn and I apologize if I haven’t, I am Ser Rupert Hightower.”

[Adamat]

Garrett nodded. "Thank you for the information, Rupert," he said. "I have had my maester calculate what we would earn from a fair agreement," he said. "It comes down to about ten-thousand dragons a year for both. That is acceptable, in combination with the fruits."

[Honors Bastion]

Rupert smiled at Lord Arryn and said “That offer is acceptable my Lord and I will be pleased to accept it on behalf of my House. Thank you, Lord Arryn for your cooperation on this matter. If you nothing more to say to me, my Lord then I will take my leave.”

OOC: Is it 10,000 for both? I think it’s actually 10,000 for you and 20,000 for me according to the new trade rules. I would be happy to make it 15,000 each if necessary though.

[Adamat]

Ooc: does Oldtown get a bonus?

[Honors Bastion]

OOC: Yes, according to this

Trade income is now worth a standard rate of 10,000 per trade route. The five major ports of the realm have a standard rate of 15,000 (Lannisport, White Harbor, Gulltown) or 20,000 (Oldtown, King's Landing) from trade to reflect the greater numbers of merchants and trade that flow through these cities. Furthermore The Arbor also will receive a base of 15,000 due to the World famous nature of its wares.

[Adamat]

Ooc: yup, you're right.

Ic: "Nothing else," Garrett said. "I do hope to see you at my dining table tonight," he said. "I'd hate to send you away again after such a journey."

[Honors Bastion]

“It would be a pleasure to dine with you tonight, my Lord. It would be good to have a hot meal again before I return to Oldtown. Now if you excuse me Lord Arryn, I must go send a raven to my father telling him of this wonderful news.” said Rupert.

[Adamat]

Garrett nodded, and called in a servant to lead his guest to the Maester's tower.

[Hengest]

A raven is sent from Winterfell enquiring about trade.

[Nesimî]

A Dornishman walked through the snow. He did not like snow, but he had to tolerate it, his mission was important. He had endured a very uncomfortable, nauseating mule ride to arrive near the entrance of the enormous keep. The sky cells were visible on the side of the keep, sinister gashes in the stone.


The Winged Knight may not have been as chivalrous as the stories would have us believe, if he could condemn men to a fate like that.


After trudging his way to the gates, he addressed the guards in their ridiculous bird shaped helmets. Apparantly the fondness for avian symbols had not diminished as the centuries passed. Perhaps the helmets were some sort of message, the Arryns were known to have a feud with a number of Volantene mystics.


"I am Harren Yronwood, here to see Lord Garrett."

[Adamat]

Yronwood is received by the Lord of the Eyrie in his solar. "Ah, Harren," Garrett spoke as the Dornishman entered. "Have you come here all the way from Sufspear? A long way indeed. Sit, have a drink, and speak your mind," he said to the man he had last seen at the wedding of his Prince.

[Nesimî]

"I have actually brought my own." Harren produced a bottle of Dornish red, wrapped in a bow, and handed it to Garrett. "A present from the Prince Maron. Prince Olyvar also sent a present to your daughter Alyssa, whom he had the pleasure to meet at the wedding. If you do not mind I would like to present it myself, though my Lord can of course take a look first."

He offered him a an ornate box, covered in jewels and gold, in which lay a simple yet elegant dagger.

"Fine steel of the North, worthy of a falcon."

[Adamat]

Garrett raised an eyebrow. "And why would your Prince present my niece Alyssa with such a gift?" He asked. "I do hope you agree that it isn't exactly a regular present for a young maiden."

[Nesimî]

"Not so in Dorne, I believe she reminded the Prince of his sister, whom he had not seen for quite a while. Corenna is very handy with a knife."