The Vale Armies

[Oznerol]

ARMY 1

LORD JON'S ARMY:

LOCATION: AT HAYFORD

COMMANDERS:
-LORD JON ARRYN:
Traits (12):
+3 Battles
+2 Logistician
+3 Survival
+2 Income
+2 Charisma
-SER VARDYS EGEN:
Traits (12):
+2 Jousting
+3 Duels
+1 Capture
+1 Rearguard
+2 Battles
+3 Survival
-LORD ADDAM CORBRAY:
Traits (12):
Battles +2
Scout +3
Pathfinder +2
Duel +3
Joust +2
-ANDAR BAELISH:
Traits (12):
+3 Battles
+3 Scout
+3 Logistician
+3 Rearguard
-LORD HEREWARD HARDYNG
Traits (9)
2 battle
2 duel
2 joust
2 survival
1 scout
TROOPS:
5,000 Heavy Infantry
6,000 Light Infantry
4,000 Polearm Infantry
5,000 Archers
2,000 Light Cavalry
2,000 Heavy Cavalry
150 Men-at-arms

Total: 24,000

ARMY 2

SER DENYS' ARMY:

LOCATION:
AT STOKEWORTH

COMMANDERS:
-SER DENYS ARRYN:
Traits (9):
+1 Jousting
+3 Duel
+2 Survival
+1 Charisma
+1 Battle
+1 Scout
-MARWYN BAELISH:
Traits (12):
+3 Battles
+2 Charisma
+3 Duel
+3 Survival
+1 Joust
-SER LYN CORBRAY:
Traits (6):
Survival +2
Duel +3
Charisma +1
-SER LYONEL CORBRAY: Standard bearer of Ser Denys. No skills.

TROOPS:
5,000 Light Infantry
2,000 Polearm Infantry
2,000 Archers
3,000 Light Cavalry

Total: 12,000

[Velasco]

A raven arrives, informing Lord Jon of the imminent arrival (10:24 AM) of Ser Brynden Tully at Shoreham with the following force, ready to strike together at Darry at Lord Jon's command.

Riverrun Direct Levy:
750 Heavy Infantry
3,075 Light Infantry
1,000 Polearm Infantry
1,125 Archers
750 Light Cavalry
250 Heavy Cavalry

[MikauZora]

Marwyn Baelish remains close to Denys Arryn whenever possible, keeping a keen eye on any suspicious surroundings or activity.

Andar Baelish seeks and audience with one of the commanders and wonders what his role in the army shall be.

[Hengest]

On hearing Jon state "Here ends House Darry" and the valid resistance of a loyalist, he shuffled in his seat uncomfortably and swallowed hard. Nonetheless there was a glow of pride that his lord and master, this old lord, Jon Arryn was still a man of fearsome bearing, clear mind and stern resolve. Ordered to prepare the siege equipment he stiffened his back and summoned his will. "Men of the Vale, lay siege! Lay siege!"

[Jokern]

Lord Addam Corbray joins Jon Arryn in his tent after the parley with Lord Darry.

[Oznerol]

Lord Arryn was standing behind his campaign desk, reading some parchments and looking a large map of the Riverlands. He watches as Corbray and Hardyng arrive:

"My Lords, Corbray, Hardyng. I hope you understand my resolution. Darry's power will be erradicated and his keep leveled. He refused our fair terms and chose to die for his mad King, the tyrant. We cannot tolerate that, nor we can leave such an stronghold behind our back. Also, the spoils of war will be useful, war is expensive my Lords"

He scratches his head. Clearly the decision taken wasn't pleasant, he abhorred to take those decisions, but war was war, and behaving otherwise was foolish. Darry would pay.

"If they had faced us in battle I would have spared him and his belongings. I will spare his offspring, however. They will be honored and serve as wards in the Vale. At proper age they will be squires and knighted, probably receiving a castle or keep if deemed worthy. The children must not pay they sins of their father"

He then shows the Lords a parchment

"A message, from Ser Denys, he is at Maidenpool, he has offered fair terms of surrender to Lord Mooton, I hope he will accept them, I don't want to eradicate half the nobility of the Bay of Crabs. Not my style, maybe the Mad's"

[Velasco]

Lady Arryn holds her silence for a while, before speaking quietly, with her little mouse-like voice. "I bring word from my father, would my Lords care to hear it?"

[Jokern]

Lord Addam Corbray nodded in agreement to Jon Arryn, though his face showed disapproval.

"Lord Darry must be punished for following the Mad King, to be sure. I question if the complete destruction of the Darry lands and removing their line from ever ruling these lands is necessary, though. House Darry has ruled these lands since the Andals came to Westeros, destroying such an old family and taking their ancestral home does not agree with me. Personally, I would take his sons as wards and let a loyal castellan rule until the eldest son is fit to rule."

He bowed to Jon Arryn.

"I will not go against your decision, but I felt it necessary to voice my opinion on the matter. The Corbrays have always been loyal to House Arryn and will remain so, but I think it's prudent that a lord knows the thoughts of his sworn vassals."

[Oznerol]

Lady Arryn holds her silence for a while, before speaking quietly, with her little mouse-like voice. "I bring word from my father, would my Lords care to hear it?"

Lord Jon didn't even remember his young wife was in the tent, so focused he was in the siege.

"If it is important, tell us inmediately"

Lord Addam Corbray nodded in agreement to Jon Arryn, though his face showed disapproval.

"Lord Darry must be punished for following the Mad King, to be sure. I question if the complete destruction of the Darry lands and removing their line from ever ruling these lands is necessary, though. House Darry has ruled these lands since the Andals came to Westeros, destroying such an old family and taking their ancestral home does not agree with me. Personally, I would take his sons as wards and let a loyal castellan rule until the eldest son is fit to rule."

He bowed to Jon Arryn.

"I will not go against your decision, but I felt it necessary to voice my opinion on the matter. The Corbrays have always been loyal to House Arryn and will remain so, but I think it's prudent that a lord knows the thoughts of his sworn vassals."

"It was a menace, serious enough to make him reconsider the rebuttal of the surrender. Not even the fear of being stripped of lands and holdings made him reconsider my offer. I cannot make my menace void, and you should understand that, my reputation would be void. However your word weights, Lord Addam. Lord Darry will be killed, and his keep sacked and destroyed, his sons brought to the Vale as wards and hostages. However I will be merciful they'll keep the ownership of everything remaining on this soon-to-be wasteland, including the title. This will be an example, surrender or face destruction, but still in defeat they'll find mercy, not as if Aerys had them"

"Don't think, Lord Addam, I won't recant killing Lord Darry. However, thanks to you, I may still give him a last chance, send him a message. A trial by combat. He shall choose his champion, we'll choose ours, and Gods will choose he who is deemed worthy of wining the battle"

[Jokern]

Lord Addam bowed again.

"I understand, my lord, and thank you for your wisdom. I never argued against the death of Lord Darry, a fate the man chose for himself. I will send the message immediately."

Lord Addam leaves the tent, calling on a squire to fetch his stallion.

[Velasco]

Lord Jon didn't even remember his young wife was in the tent, so focused he was in the siege.

"If it is important, tell us inmediately"

She blushed hard, a little scared to speak. "Father's men have been victorious at Willow Wood and Goodsbrook, and successfully raided Chyttering Brook in the Crownlands, though they have withdrawn as he wished not to strike at King's Landing too soon..Father himself is laying siege to Lord Harroway's Town, and he sends reinforcements to meet us here....He has given me particular instructions," she gulped, almost whispering now, "about the Darrys..."

[Jokern]

Lord Addam Corbray returns.

"My lord, Lord Darry has agreed to a trial by combat, with himself as his champion. By your leave, let me be your chosen. It has been a while since I last drew Lady Forlorn, and she is ready to sing again."

[Oznerol]

She blushed hard, a little scared to speak. "Father's men have been victorious at Willow Wood and Goodsbrook, and successfully raided Chyttering Brook in the Crownlands, though they have withdrawn as he wished not to strike at King's Landing too soon..Father himself is laying siege to Lord Harroway's Town, and he sends reinforcements to meet us here....He has given me particular instructions," she gulped, almost whispering now, "about the Darrys..."

"What kind of instructions my Lady"

He said in low voice, kind, but cold.

Lord Addam Corbray returns.

"My lord, Lord Darry has agreed to a trial by combat, with himself as his champion. By your leave, let me be your chosen. It has been a while since I last drew Lady Forlorn, and she is ready to sing again."

This whole war is caused by madness and it is a madness, it started with blood and fire, and it will end with such. Bloody Targaryens.

Lord Jon's eyes darken.

"My Lord I'll only let you fight that duel if you are ready and you trust in your victory, I won't waste my greatest commander in such endeavors, your sworn sword, Baelish, may suffice. If Lady Forlorn demands blood, she'll have it, none has wronged the thirsty lady and survived, with the sole exception of the Dragon, Blackfyre. It is your decision my friend"

[Velasco]

"What kind of instructions my Lady"

He said in low voice, kind, but cold.

"He claims them all as his subjects, and as such, bound to his justice alone, though he is grateful for your assistance. He rides from Lord Harroway's Town already."

Not long afterward trumpets roared and Lord Hoster Tully's arrival was announced.

[Oznerol]

"My lords, though I appreciate your concern, I must stand with my decision. Lord Darry, though he is on the wrong path, is a man of honor who does not turn his cloak. I will deliver him the death any man deserves, fighting."

Lord Addam chuckled at Jon Arryn's last words.

"True, but Daemon Blackfyre was like the Warrior reborn and wielded a Valyrian sword himself. The Lady had to bow before the fire of the black dragon."

Addam gives Andar Baelish a dark glare.

"Ser Andar, I would hope that such a suggestion is never mentioned again. Lady Forlorn will only be wielded by a knight of House Corbray, to loan her out like a whore is a great slight upon my house's honor."

He turned and started to walk out of the tent.


"Now I must leave you, my lords, and prepare for the trial. May the Father watch over us and judge us fairly. By your leave, Lord Arryn."

Lord Arryn does a gesture with his right hand.

"You may leave, and live, my Lord Corbray. If you win we will seize Darry without loosing a single soldier, a sound triumph, none less. I trust you, shall the Warrior led your sword. Prepare my horse! We shall attend the trial"

"He claims them all as his subjects, and as such, bound to his justice alone, though he is grateful for your assistance. He rides from Lord Harroway's Town already."

Not long afterward trumpets roared and Lord Hoster Tully's arrival was announced.

Lord Jon codly looks his wife, his infatuation with Lysa was in its lowest, he didn't stand Lord Tully to middle in his affairs. He turns to a servant nearby:

"Tell Lord Tully we are near Darry's walls, a trial by combat is soon to take place"

[Velasco]

Lord Jon codly looks his wife, his infatuation with Lysa was in its lowest, he didn't stand Lord Tully to middle in his affairs. He turns to a servant nearby:

"Tell Lord Tully we are near Darry's walls, a trial by combat is soon to take place"

Lysa almost stepped back, stunned by Jon's cold look. Evidently he considered himself in control of the situation. She was going to reply, when her father entered. "Lysa, Jon!" He smiled, removing his helmet.

[MikauZora]

"Should you desire it my lord I will gladly fight this duel for you. Though if Lady Forlorn desires blood then I would not rob her of her justice. May I ask my liege lord if I may fight with her in this battle? I swear by all the gods I shall return her with our enemies blood fresh upon the blade."

[Jokern]

"My lords, though I appreciate your concern, I must stand with my decision. Lord Darry, though he is on the wrong path, is a man of honor who does not turn his cloak. I will deliver him the death any man deserves, fighting."

Lord Addam chuckled at Jon Arryn's last words.

"True, but Daemon Blackfyre was like the Warrior reborn and wielded a Valyrian sword himself. The Lady had to bow before the fire of the black dragon."

Addam gives Andar Baelish a dark glare.

"Ser Andar, I would hope that such a suggestion is never mentioned again. Lady Forlorn will only be wielded by a knight of House Corbray, to loan her out like a whore is a great slight upon my house's honor."

He turned and started to walk out of the tent.


"Now I must leave you, my lords, and prepare for the trial. May the Father watch over us and judge us fairly. By your leave, Lord Arryn."

[Hengest]

Hereward leaned from his saddle and raised his hand to interrupt the two great men. "Please! My lords! We are at war and we are allies. When all is said and done what happens here will keep the peace or corrupt it." He turned to Lord Hoster almost apologising for his powerful mentor. "Please." He knew that Jon's weight in such matters was wisdom but often overpowered by his strength of will and character. Many a man could only meet him with anger rather than confidence. Jon was indeed a great ruler of his vassals but he was unused to dealing with his peers. His age and experience only protracted such things. "These are dark times, Lord Hoster, are they not? The path before us is hard and we must help each other retain our footing. Marching together as one."

[Velasco]

Hereward leaned from his saddle and raised his hand to interrupt the two great men. "Please! My lords! We are at war and we are allies. When all is said and done what happens here will keep the peace or corrupt it." He turned to Lord Hoster almost apologising for his powerful mentor. "Please." He knew that Jon's weight in such matters was wisdom but often overpowered by his strength of will and character. Many a man could only meet him with anger rather than confidence. Jon was indeed a great ruler of his vassals but he was unused to dealing with his peers. His age and experience only protracted such things. "These are dark times, Lord Hoster, are they not? The path before us is hard and we must help each other retain our footing. Marching together as one."

"There are some things that cannot simply be ignored or overlooked, whether for friendship or alliance, no matter the times. These are my lands, and my vassals, and Darry is my cousin. No Valeman has the right to take his life, or dictate terms to him or his family, other than simple ones of surrender and right of passage."