The Queen's chambers

[Oznerol]

The chambers of Lady Rhaella are spacious, with wide, arched, windows, that allows the Queen to glance a sight of the Godswood, the gardens and the sept. All her predecessors in the Queenship had made the chambers splendid and magnificent, as fitting for her status. Long curtains, in black and red, hung from a great canopy, concealing the bed. Nearby, attached to the Queen's own were ladies-in-waiting' chambers, and one prepared for the Queen's son, Viserys, who Rhaella long struggled to protect from his father's abuse. Usually a pair of Kinsguards protect, or better, watch, the Queen.

RHAELLA TARGARYEN




Queen of the Seven Kingdoms, sister-wife to Aerys II


Born 284 AC
Status: Married
Children: Rhaegar Targaryen, Viserys Targaryen

Biography: Rhaella was the sole daughter of Jaehaerys II Targaryen, she was as beautiful as a Dragon princess could be, nor a single maid, be Lannister or Tyrell, surpassed her beauty. She was loved by the small-folk, by her works of charity, piety and her comely presence by the side of his father. She was once in love, with Ser Bonifer Hasty, a handsome, valiant and poor landed knight who sought her hand. However fate decided otherwise; his father read that the Prince Who Was Promised was to be born from his lineage and such forcefully married his children. The marriage with Aerys was never joyful, married against their will they could never kindle the flame of love and affection, however they could endure each other quite well, even if there wasn't love between both. However Aerys slip into darkness and madness, his melancholic nature broken into pieces at Duskendale. Then the horror began. Beatings, abuse and terror filled her life, even more after his lord husband burned or executed someone. Now his beauty has withered, and the marks of her torment is visible all over his body, to many's dismay. While his husband is losing the grip on sanity she has long shut her eyes and ears and tries to protect his children as good as she is able to, with the young Viserys always near her. She usually wears the crown of Queen Alysanne, and gowns with the colors of her house; while his husband is decrepit and filthy she tries to resemble what she is supposed to be, even if fear and abuse have long payed its toll on the queen.

[Alexandrine]

Timid, lady Deiyna Mooton walked into the grand chambers of Queen Rhealla. She had bags under her eyes. She hadn't been sleeping well. All these talks of war worried her. And at night, she was haunted by the visions of the burning men before the Iron Throne. The more senior Ladies of the Queen woke her often in the night, because her screaming had woke their sleep. But Deiyna was determined that the Queen would know nothing of this. She must be strong and a comfort to Her Grace. Show no of her worries and terrors. She should be as merry as ever. And she should be pay attention to the royal children. Her father wanted her to be governess to the royal children. So she could have some influence over the royal family. So that was her duty to do. It was all an honour to be here and it had no use wishing she could hide behind her mothers skirts.

Deiyna curtseyed. "Your grace." she said. "What would you like to do? A visit to the Sept? Play the harp? Perhaps we can do some needlework with the little princess?"

[Oznerol]

Timid, lady Deiyna Mooton walked into the grand chambers of Queen Rhealla. She had bags under her eyes. She hadn't been sleeping well. All these talks of war worried her. And at night, she was haunted by the visions of the burning men before the Iron Throne. The more senior Ladies of the Queen woke her often in the night, because her screaming had woke their sleep. But Deiyna was determined that the Queen would know nothing of this. She must be strong and a comfort to Her Grace. Show no of her worries and terrors. She should be as merry as ever. And she should be pay attention to the royal children. Her father wanted her to be governess to the royal children. So she could have some influence over the royal family. So that was her duty to do. It was all an honour to be here and it had no use wishing she could hide behind her mothers skirts.

Deiyna curtseyed. "Your grace." she said. "What would you like to do? A visit to the Sept? Play the harp? Perhaps we can do some needlework with the little princess?"

She was reading the Seven-pointed star, next to a wide window with two stone seats, through it one could glance the godswood and the sept. The Queen was somewhat calm and composed.

"My Lady"

She smiled kindly.

"I have prayed more than enough, and unfortunately my prayers have been largely ignored, the Mother is deaf, as the Father, to me lately. I still find relief in prayer"

She pointed the stone seat before her, cushioned as the Queen's.

"Sit, my Lady. And tell me about your father, mother and lordship. I've only visited once Maidenpool, and it was long ago"

[Alexandrine]

Silently Deiyna walked over towards the queen, as light-footed as she could. She sat down at the cushions the queen had offered to her. She was glad she could talk with the queen. She still felt her presence an honour and a far-away dream. Hearing the words of Her Grace, knowing that she wanted to know more of Maidenpool, this young maiden could not help herself and her lips curled slowly up, while her eyes glittered.

"Oh, your Grace. It is very different from Kings Landing. Al tough we come as close to a city the Riverlands get, our ports are by no means as grand as those of Kings Landing. Maidenpool is a merry town, with pink walls. It lays in a serene, green landscape and looks over the Bay of Crabs. Merchants bring us goods from all over the known-world and fishermen are everywhere. Overlooking the town is Maidenpool Castle and it is my fathers seat. You know of course our town from the songs of Jonquil and Florian the Fool. Our overlord is lord Darry and he in turn is bound to lord Tully. We are quite close to the Crownlands and before Aegons landing.. I think it didn't actually was part of the Riverlands, since the Riverlords where then surpressed by Harran the Black. We on the other hand, were on the better side of the God's Eye. I think you know my lord father, lord Rayman. He is as good as a lord can be, I think. He speaks with all the merchants in his town and always has the best for us in mind. My mother is from house Whent - she lived at the mighty castle of Harrenhal before she was wed to my lord father. Have you seen it? It is so grand - even larger then the Red Keep. My eldest brother Willem is married to Melara Mallister, they have a small boy together. I haven't seen him yet. Because I live here now, but they often write me of him and he seems to be the sweetest boy alive! My other brother, Myles you know of course. He lives with me in the Red Keep with crown prince Rhaegar.

[Oznerol]

Silently Deiyna walked over towards the queen, as light-footed as she could. She sat down at the cushions the queen had offered to her. She was glad she could talk with the queen. She still felt her presence an honour and a far-away dream. Hearing the words of Her Grace, knowing that she wanted to know more of Maidenpool, this young maiden could not help herself and her lips curled slowly up, while her eyes glittered.

"Oh, your Grace. It is very different from Kings Landing. Al tough we come as close to a city the Riverlands get, our ports are by no means as grand as those of Kings Landing. Maidenpool is a merry town, with pink walls. It lays in a serene, green landscape and looks over the Bay of Crabs. Merchants bring us goods from all over the known-world and fishermen are everywhere. Overlooking the town is Maidenpool Castle and it is my fathers seat. You know of course our town from the songs of Jonquil and Florian the Fool. Our overlord is lord Darry and he in turn is bound to lord Tully. We are quite close to the Crownlands and before Aegons landing.. I think it didn't actually was part of the Riverlands, since the Riverlords where then surpressed by Harran the Black. We on the other hand, were on the better side of the God's Eye. I think you know my lord father, lord Rayman. He is as good as a lord can be, I think. He speaks with all the merchants in his town and always has the best for us in mind. My mother is from house Whent - she lived at the mighty castle of Harrenhal before she was wed to my lord father. Have you seen it? It is so grand - even larger then the Red Keep. My eldest brother Willem is married to Melara Mallister, they have a small boy together. I haven't seen him yet. Because I live here now, but they often write me of him and he seems to be the sweetest boy alive! My other brother, Myles you know of course. He lives with me in the Red Keep with crown prince Rhaegar.

The Queen looks as the young handmaiden spoke about her home. She was still filled with hope and joy, she longed for her fair home. However Rhaella feared not even the fair Maidenpool could avoid war, not when it was loyal to her... husband. She feared for her. However her eyes clouded with the mention of Harrenhall, some many lives would be lost because of Lord Whent and Harrenhall, the cursed Harrenhall, hadn't the Wolf Lady...

"It sounds like a nice place to be born, be raised and live, my dear Lady. I've always loved that song, even if there is a long time since it doesn't gives me any joy. I know him, he is plump and pleasant, but kind, amiable and nice. He treated me with greatest respect and kindness. I know your mother too, she is fair, but has that kind of weakness only those raised at Harrenhall would have... Harrenhall, I hate that place..."

And a tear suddenly falls from his eye through her cheek

"There was when Lyanna was crowned Queen of Beauty. I know my son, not all my advice would have keep hem from doing so. He is a dragon, he doesn't listen, nor even to another dragon. I love my son, what if the Baratheon kills him? What will become of me? What will do my little Viserys? I don't know what our enemies or my... husband may do us"

She cries.

She sights.

"

[Alexandrine]

Swiftly Deiyna took hold of the Queens hands. "Nay, you mustn't despair, Your Grace! Prince Rhaegar is the most valiant and brave knight in the Kingdom! He will defend us. He will defend his father and his crown. The Red Keep is the strongest fortress in the Seven Kingdoms. And our case is just! The Warrior has no choice but grand us victory over those evil rebels who have shown your family great dishonour in their treason. Baratheon's head will be placed on a spike, for all of the known-world to see and know him as the Fool who thought he could fight the dragon prince."

[Oznerol]

Swiftly Deiyna took hold of the Queens hands. "Nay, you mustn't despair, Your Grace! Prince Rhaegar is the most valiant and brave knight in the Kingdom! He will defend us. He will defend his father and his crown. The Red Keep is the strongest fortress in the Seven Kingdoms. And our case is just! The Warrior has no choice but grand us victory over those evil rebels who have shown your family great dishonour in their treason. Baratheon's head will be placed on a spike, for all of the known-world to see and know him as the Fool who thought he could fight the dragon prince."

She looks her through the tears.

"Yes, yes he is valiant, and honorable and skilled, he will defend us, he will fight honorably, but will he be able defeat our enemies? Will he die honorably? For a Northern woman? For Lyanna? Love has only caused despair and trouble, Daemon the Bastard loved Daenerys and half-the Kingdom burned"

"Dragons die, my Lady. And even if I'm a dragon, I'm a mother, and I fear for his security. I caressed his hair here, on my lap. My silver boy, so like his grandfather, my dear grandfather. So intelligent, like my father, how much I loved him, even if he is the source of all this. He was weak, but kind, long hours we could spend talking to each other. All death now, my uncle Duncan, always smiling, Dunk, who raised me with a sole hand, with his powerful laugh. All dead, all dead! Will we join their ranks?"

She holds her hands too, and stops crying, barely

"But I promise this to you, whatever happens we both, and little Viserys will survive. I will look after you, Mooton"

She caresses her cheek

"Even if I cannot take care of my own silver prince"

A perfect tear falls through her cheek and falls to his gown. Red and black.

Fire and Blood, always... Beginning and end of my House.

[Alexandrine]

Deiyna Mooton was glad of the Queens words that she would protect her. Deiyna didn't know exactly what happens in war. But she head heart songs about it. Some sang of honourable matches and others - of nothing but despair. What would be their lot? "We have to be strong, for prince Viserys, my lady. Prince Rhaegar is a man grown, he can take care of himself. But the little ones are ours to keep."

[Oznerol]

Deiyna Mooton was glad of the Queens words that she would protect her. Deiyna didn't know exactly what happens in war. But she head heart songs about it. Some sang of honourable matches and others - of nothing but despair. What would be their lot? "We have to be strong, for prince Viserys, my lady. Prince Rhaegar is a man grown, he can take care of himself. But the little ones are ours to keep."

"You are right, we must endure, for those we need to protect and care, to my dynasty and blood to endure, even through and into the storm"

[Alexandrine]

Deiyna Mooton rushed into the chambers of the Queen. "M'lady," she seached for the woman. "M'lady, they are here! They are at the gates!" she had heard it being said, the Lannisters where at the gates of the city, and not as knightly heroes..

[Oznerol]

Deiyna Mooton rushed into the chambers of the Queen. "M'lady," she seached for the woman. "M'lady, they are here! They are at the gates!" she had heard it being said, the Lannisters where at the gates of the city, and not as knightly heroes..

The Queen is frozen barely a minute. She wore a wide gown, like hiding something. Her eyes are then inflamed with sudden determination:

"Take the small Viserys and prepare him, then help me pack the jewels and the crown. Quickly, we have no time to lose"

She grabs something hidden under her pillow:

"If we are endangered and surrounded we'll kill each other before being dishonored or tortured"

A dagger, sharp and vicious.

[Lucius Malfoy]

A shadow creeps into the door, visible to only Rhaelle. The shadow, originally a misty and unshapely form, takes shape into Rhaegar Targaryen. A word is uttered as the shade begins to dissipate. The shade's hand rising towards Rhaelle.

Mother...

Then it vanishes.

[Oznerol]

Rhaegar...

She then knew he was dead, and that only death could rejoin them.

Rhaella, who was packing the crown suddenly stands tall, looks to the void, with a look of terror on her face... Paralyzed she falls to the floor, weeping and screaming, seemingly unconscious of what surrounds her. The whole world vanishes in the same mist his son has, and she tears up his gown.

"Oh Rhaegar! Oh my Dragon! Where is the sun of my content? Where is my sun of joy and happiness! Clouded, forever! To be or not to be, that is the question now, my son, my dear Silver Prince! Oh! Mather, oh Father! Have pity on us!"

In despair she cries without relief. Anyone quick enough could see what laid below the Queen's gown... a prominent belly...

"Let's get out of here, everything will burn, my dear maid. Only sorrow and despair are left to me here"

The Queen's pale hand search his cloak, which is laying on the bed, and covers herself.

"Viserys! Where are you?"

Tears like pearls, perfect in shape fall through her cheeks.

"Oh Rhaegar! Where is my son now? All because his madness, his folly! Doom is upon and inside us!"

[jacb547]

Ser Tytos Marchwood, The Red Keep



There were some men whose lives were entirely devoted to another man, some men who were born to be followers. One of them was Ser Tytos Marchwood who owned his Knighthood and his life to Jon Connington's father and served the son with uttermost loyalty. He had no family to fear for back in Griffin's Roost being an orphan and of his quarters in the castle he cared little, a man with nothing to lose was the perfect one for this job to smuggle the Princes away, perhaps even to far-away in the east. Swordbelt unloosened, ten fierce Connington men on his back and a Kingsguard besides him he felt no fear as he approached Maegor's Holdfast and challenged the Queen's guards.
"I am Ser Tytos Marchwood and this is Ser Jonothor Darry of the Kingsguard, by the order of Rhaegar, Prince of Dragonstone and Jon Connington, Hand of the King, I command this door to be opened." Ser Tytos tossed a piece of paper, signed by Lord Jon and containing Rhaegar's letter to the guard and awaited the door opened.

[Oznerol]

Ser Tytos Marchwood, The Red Keep



There were some men whose lives were entirely devoted to another man, some men who were born to be followers. One of them was Ser Tytos Marchwood who owned his Knighthood and his life to Jon Connington's father and served the son with uttermost loyalty. He had no family to fear for back in Griffin's Roost being an orphan and of his quarters in the castle he cared little, a man with nothing to lose was the perfect one for this job to smuggle the Princes away, perhaps even to far-away in the east. Swordbelt unloosened, ten fierce Connington men on his back and a Kingsguard besides him he felt no fear as he approached Maegor's Holdfast and challenged the Queen's guards.
"I am Ser Tytos Marchwood and this is Ser Jonothor Darry of the Kingsguard, by the order of Rhaegar, Prince of Dragonstone and Jon Connington, Hand of the King, I command this door to be opened." Ser Tytos tossed a piece of paper, signed by Lord Jon and containing Rhaegar's letter to the guard and awaited the door opened.

The door is swiflty openned, and reveal a cloaked Queen swiftly finishing to pack her things. Tears falling through her cheeks, and absolutely driven by grief and sorrow her maids as troubled as her. She looked to the Kingsguard, with anguish twisting her fair visage.

"Ser Jonothor! My son has died! Has died! What are you doing here? Are we going to escape to Dragonstone? Rhaegar is dead! Thanks the Father you are here!"

[Alexandrine]

The door is swiflty openned, and reveal a cloaked Queen swiftly finishing to pack her things. Tears falling through her cheeks, and absolutely driven by grief and sorrow her maids as troubled as her. She looked to the Kingsguard, with anguish twisting her fair visage.

"Ser Jonothor! My son has died! Has died! What are you doing here? Are we going to escape to Dragonstone? Rhaegar is dead! Thanks the Father you are here!"

Deiyna Mooton had collected the royal jewels and the crown belonging to her grace. She stand beside the woman; she had seemed to have lost her mind earlier. Just like her husband, she had talked and screamed to an imaginary vision of Rhaegar. But who could blame her? She must be terrified, just like Deiyna was herself. But nothing could happen to her, right? I mean, she was near the Queen. Everyone would protect them, would they not? When the kingsguard arrived she was relieved. Among them was Jonothor Darry, who's lordly brother was the overlord of her father. Where they here to safe them? Or did they only came for the queen. Suddenly she was terrified, would they leave her here? Are they going to Dragonstone?

[jacb547]

OOC: Oz how do you want to proceed? My rescue of the Royal children happened before the sacking.

[Hengest]

ooc: the Dornish ships are still in port if you want to try and make it

[Lucius Malfoy]

OOC: Well that's the thing Hengest, the evacuation of the children began long before the sacking, so they are gone by now and well on their way for Essos. Its your choice if Elia attempted to escape before then or she is currently being rescued by the Dornish ships. Be aware as that Lannister troops are preventing ships from leaving the docks, so its pretty risky to attempt to board the docks with Lannister patrols there.

[jacb547]

Ser Tytos Marchwood, The Red Keep



Ser Tytos was used to speaking to royalty and nobility, he had lived around a decade in the Red Keep as Jon Connington's bodyguard and later captain of the guard although never in a position of power before. His stoic square face eyed the women with pity, he was not a cruel man but there was nothing Tytos could do to ease their anguish those were not his orders. Marchwood bowed to the noble women and spoke in as understanding a voice as he could manage:
"Your Grace, My lady, we came for Prince Viserys. It was Rhaegar's last order to bring him to safety in Dragonstone, Lord Connington is at this moment bringing Prince Rhaenys and Prince Aegon under his custody."