The assembled Host of the Riverlands

[Lord Dread]

Within Riverrun

Tully
950 Heavy Infantry
625 Light Infantry
1300 Crossbowmen
600 Polearm Infantry
675 Archers

Total: 3,350 men

Outside the gates

Tully
500 Light Infantry
1000 Heavy infantry
1300 Crossbowmen
450 Light Cavalry
150 Heavy Cavalry

Total: 3,400 men

Mallister
1,000 Heavy Infantry
2,500 Light Infantry
1,330 Polearm Infantry
1,500 Archers
1,000 Light Cavalry
335 Heavy Cavalry
Total: 7,665 men

Braken
650 Heavy Infantry
1,625 Light Infantry
860 Polearm Infantry
975 Archers
650 Light Cavalry
220 Heavy Cavalry
Total: 4,980 men

Pinkemaiden
900 Heavy Infantry
2,250 Light Infantry
1,200 Polearm Infantry
1,350 Archers
900 Light Cavalry
300 Heavy Cavalry
Total: 6,900 men

Vypren
800 Heavy Infantry
2,000 Light Infantry
1,066 Polearm Infantry
1,200 Archers
810 Light Cavalry
267 Heavy Cavalry
Total: 6,133 men

[Pontifex Maximus]

A raven arrives from Lucian II Arryn

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Ser Vypren:

We are marching to aid you in the defense of your lands. We march with an army numbering over 20,000 men. We lack mounted knights as my father has taken most of them south to fight the usurper, but we stand ready to aid you in your fight against the Westerlands.

[Pericles of Athens]

Old Lord Darry arrives in Riverrun having endured a hard march from the east. At his back nearly twelve hundred men marching beneath the plowmen of Darry, the second largest singular Riverlord host next to that of House Strong. What he finds disgusts him, Rivermen ambling about Riverrun while the Lannister burn their way through Pinkmaiden. He demands to speak with the regent and the other lords immediately.

[Lord Dread]

The old Lord is brought into the solar, where the Lord Regent was awaiting him already, along with the other Riverlords. "You are late, Lord Darry", the knight replied merely, even though he did not meant it in a distrusting way, "Yet I do admit that your support comes at the right time. Once we have gathered the Riverlords, we expect around our host, we intend to burn the lion scum as severe as news reach us from Pinkmaiden. We will march soon to intercept the army on its way to the capital - and should the Arryns arrive in time with the promised support, Lord Lannister will be trapped like a fly in the spider's net." The man made a small pause, eyeing Darry curiously. "I assume you want to talk with me, mylord?", he asked wondering, "Speak openly. Lord Edric tended to hear any open voice among his people, when he was alive, and as the acting Lord Regent, I shall settle matters as the previous overlords, which I served. I appreciate the council of the surrounding lords as a mere steward in services of House Tully more than others might think of me." There was no false pride in his voice, as Ser Vance respected Darry nontheless, no matter the suspicions of the Blacks against his loyalities. It was known that the first Vale host has passed the Trident to put the capital under siege - therefore his loyality would be noted benefitting.

[Pericles of Athens]

If I am late you are a coward. Word reached Darry about Pinkmaiden over two months ago, time enough for me to march my men across the entire kingdom, yet you sit here still ambling about and cowering behind Riverrun's high walls. His glare was ice. You are not my liege and you are not a Tully but all the same you were sworn to protect this kingdom, yet you sit here with an army of thirty thousand men doing nothing at all. Edric would be ashamed. But that alone isn't enough so you call upon your friends of the Vale, vultures who interrupt the mourning of a lost loved one and without provocation steal the children of Tully's nobelest vassals, threaten to burn their lands and put their families to the sword.

[Velasco]

Prince Jacaerys stirred himself and sighed. "My Lords, please. Has there been any word from the Pipers? Either the Lannisters shall use Pinkmaiden as a forward base for further incursions westward or they shall attempt to draw us there into some kind of trap. We must move cautiously and plan for both eventualities."

[Lord Dread]

If I am late you are a coward. Word reached Darry about Pinkmaiden over two months ago, time enough for me to march my men across the entire kingdom, yet you sit here still ambling about and cowering behind Riverrun's high walls. His glare was ice. You were sworn to protect this kingdom, yet you sit here with an army of thirty thousand men doing nothing at all. Edric would be ashamed. But that alone isn't enough so you call upon your friends in of the Vale, vultures who without provocation steal the children of Tully's nobelest vassals, threaten to burn their lands and put their families to the sword.

"House Tully's friends, mylord", Ser Mance replied calm upon the wild accusations, "It is obvious that the Westerlands had to attack at some point our lands - yet I do not propose a suicide of our army for one major stronghold's fall. We safed enough men for our host to even march against the Westerlanders. With a faster declaration of House Darry for Lady Rhaenyra Targaryen's cause and faster acting of yours, mylord, we probably could have intervened already. Yet you arrived now, Lord Darry and accuse me of not careing for the Riverlands at all. We both know that the Lannisters would have come for our lands, no matter if we had assembled the host at Riverrun or Maidenpool - our borders are unprotected to the West, leaveing no natural barriers like the Trident does.
Yet the enemy has revealed his location towards us and we shall use this moment to strike upon them. Prince Jaecerys shall lead the assault with your support, mylord Darry."
Darry's hostility towards the current ruler of Riverrun seemed out of place, as it was known already that the Tullys volunteerly left towards the Eyrie for the safety of the young lord. The Lord was a fool, if he assumed the boy safe at Riverrun, where any Dragon or Lion could have easily killed him.

Prince Jacaerys stirred himself and sighed. "My Lords, please. Has there been any word from the Pipers? Either the Lannisters shall use Pinkmaiden as a forward base for further incursions westward or they shall attempt to draw us there into some kind of trap. We must move cautiously and plan for both eventualities."

"Lord Piper is present with his forces and willing to fight back the invaders", the castellan replied truthfully, "No matter the outcome of the war, Lannister will regret to have entered our lands."

[Pericles of Athens]

I gave Tully's friends safe passage through my lands and in return they took my son, postured and blustered and threatened my home. Strange actions for an ally of the Tullys, ser. He crossed his arms. The regent had the largest host in the Riverlands, the men of Darry weren't he line between victory and defeat, but this one would clearly never own up to his failures.He raised an eyebrow curiously. I'm to march beneath a boy who hasn't even seen his sixteenth name day? Why, because he has a dragon?

[Velasco]

I gave Tully's friends safe passage through my lands and in return they took my son, postured and blustered and threatened my home. Strange actions for an ally of the Tullys, ser. He crossed his arms. The regent had the largest host in the Riverlands, the men of Darry weren't he line between victory and defeat, but this one would clearly never own up to his failures.He raised an eyebrow curiously. I'm to march beneath a boy who hasn't even seen his sixteenth name day? Why, because he has a dragon?

Or else because I am to be your King, good ser. Jace sighed as he took seat beside the man. Lord Darry you need not feel offended or hard done by. I am aware of my own inexperience and shall not take steps without due consultation of this war council. I shall straddle Vermax and assist from the airs, doing what dragon riders do best. There shall be plenty of room for glory and command for those on the ground. How are we on mantlets? With a single, and small, dragon present it would be wise for us to neutralize their arrows as much as possible.

[Pericles of Athens]

Or else because I am to be your King, good ser. Jace sighed as he took seat beside the man. Lord Darry you need not feel offended or hard done by. I am aware of my own inexperience and shall not take steps without due consultation of this war council. I shall straddle Vermax and assist from the airs, doing what dragon riders do best. There shall be plenty of room for glory and command for those on the ground. How are we on mantlets? With a single, and small, dragon present it would be wise for us to neutralize their arrows as much as possible.

I see no crown upon your head nor do I see any men at your back. You have no experience nor qualifications. He shook his head. I don't wish to hoard glory nor honors, only to see these lands safe and they will not be safe in a boy's hands dragon or not. This is an army of Rivermen come to defend the Riverlands they should be led by Rivermen.

[Velasco]

I see no crown upon your head nor do I see any men at your back. You have no experience nor qualifications. He shook his head. I don't wish to hoard glory nor honors, only to see these lands safe and they will not be safe in a boy's hands dragon or not. This is an army of Rivermen come to defend the Riverlands they should be led by Rivermen.

A crown does not make a King, though dragons do. Look around, Lord Darry. My men are everywhere to be seen. Must we quarrel, or are you willing to work together so that we emerge victorious from this?

He shuffled a few messages in his hand and tucked them into his waistcoat with a slight smile. We have friends, my Lords, friends in the West. Lord Lannister has some 25,000 men holed up at the Golden Tooth. I say we entertain him and send a force of equal size to Pinkmaiden. As for the rest of our men, let them skirt around the coast and pass, undetected and unimpeded, into the very heart of the Westerlands. If Lord Lannister has marched out to attack Pinkmaiden, he will be forced to turn back...and if he is still waiting at the Golden Tooth, we will come at him from both sides. Either way, when we strike Lord Lannister will be overwhelmed, all the more when men in his own camp turn their swords against him.

[Pontifex Maximus]

A horn sounded announcing the arrival of the Vale host from the south. Lucian II rode at the head of the column as they approached the castle. It seemed to be a light force primarily, lacking in heavy horse and foot. Despite this defect the host was quite large, numbering just under 25,000 men. Lucian II dismounted and headed into the courtyard of the castle, smiling and introducing himself the the men of rank gathered under the Tully banner. He was a warm, open person, perhaps naive, but brimming withe the confidence of youth.

[Trot]

A horn sounded announcing the arrival of the Vale host from the south. Lucian II rode at the head of the column as they approached the castle. It seemed to be a light force primarily, lacking in heavy horse and foot. Despite this defect the host was quite large, numbering just under 25,000 men. Lucian II dismounted and headed into the courtyard of the castle, smiling and introducing himself the the men of rank gathered under the Tully banner. He was a warm, open person, perhaps naive, but brimming withe the confidence of youth.

Robar rides at Lucian's side studying the castle that looms in the distance. Riverrun was a strong keep in a good defensive position. The fords made it hard for an army to siege the keep forcing them to split three ways. Yes Riverrun was strong it had to be to keep it's vassals in check and even then they could only barely do that.

[Lord Dread]

"We will wait for the Vale host to decide the matter, gentleman", Ser Mance Vance said only neutral towards both men, "Lord Darry, we were not informed by our allies upon your son being a condition from the Vale's side. I do agree that the Arryns will have to speak not only with you upon this matter, as no matter the distrusts I prefer the vassals of House Tully being judged by their direct overlord, not the crown or anyone, who promises us protection. Once we dealt with the Lannisters, we will speak upon this matter as well. Right now I only act in the best interests of Lady Shae and her children."
The steward made a small pause.
"25,000 troops from the Vale are currently on the way to Riverrun, as I was informed", he said then, "Once they arrive, I will lead among with Lord Darry as my second in command and Ser Jaecerys the host to Pinkmaiden, while the Falcon shall cover us from the back and intercept to either support us or to hunt down the remnants of the Westerlands, so no resistance shall exist."
He then looked expecting towards Lord Darry.
"Mylord, as well we wish to order Lord Mooton and the troops at his disposal to secure the ferries within your lands, shall the Westerlanders try to cut off the way of our allies from the Vale", he said then, "This will secure our position even, should Rhaenyra's forces get pushed back at the capital unexpectedly and pull us into war with the Reach and the Stormlands, once we crushed our foe in the West."

[Velasco]

The Valemen shall soon be here, noted Jacaerys. I must pick up my wife from Castamere. Sneaking around the Westerlands coast is the best way to knock them right out of this war, with a force being stationed at Pinkmaiden as mere distraction to give such a move sufficient time to be accomplished.

[Lord Dread]

The Valemen shall soon be here, noted Jacaerys. I must pick up my wife from Castamere. Sneaking around the Westerlands coast is the best way to knock them right out of this war, with a force being stationed at Pinkmaiden as mere distraction to give such a move sufficient time to be accomplished.

The Riverknight raised his eyebrow curious, actually quite suspicious.
"A westerlander wife?", he replied unpleasant, "As much as I respect you as the Prince of Dragonstone, Ser, but I wish you to stay at our host. In any case I rather gather our fleet at Seagard to strike at our enemies at the right moment than sailing to Castamere with our host being assembled here. You should have told me before hand - now I must insist you to remain here."
The knight of House Vance disliked the confidence of the young adult - pride had cost already the Targaryens a lot during their conflict with the High Septon. The Velaryon boy was maybe Rhaenyra's blood, but probably not the tactician they had hoped for. In some way he agreed with Darry, when it came to allowing this man into the command chain of the Riverlander host.

"I agree with Lord Darry's words", he replied then after a while, "Let the Lion retreat into his den, while keeping him at bay. No matter how grave Pinkmaiden has been injured, our mission is to hold the Riverlands against the Westerlanders. If they retreat it can only be a trap."

[Pericles of Athens]

It would be foolish to follow them into the Westerhills when their forces are at full strength, particularly so this child can have a new play thing. Our advantage lies in protecting our home, trade familar territory for enemy ground and they can give us battle where their advantage is greatest.

[Velasco]

Jace frowned, it seemed the River lords did not understand. The Westerlanders would be taken by surprise. They have 25,000 men at Castamere. If 25,000 of our men position themselves across from them at Pinkmaiden, while thousands more march around friendly territory to Castamere, they will be taken by surprise and crushed by us from the front and back. Riverrun and the Riverlands would still be fully protected, of course. In the meantime I am receiving constant updates on Lord Lannister's military movements and numbers.

OOC: I'm not saying following them into the hills, but to march around the coast to join with Lord Reyne in attacking Lord Lannister from all sides.

[Lord Dread]

"And in the meantime we open our borders undefended to the Stormlands and the Reach?", Vance questioned the logic behind the plan, "Even if we beat the Westerlanders in their own territory, it would be foolish to march right into the Westerlands without knowing the location of our other enemies. If we lose the Riverlands, we trap the Arryns from any retreat over the rivers, should the Greens surprisingly hold the capital and lose an entire army. This is neither in our interests as it would not be in interest of the Queen."

OOC: Note that we do not know IC right now that the Stormlands are occupied at King's Landing.

[Velasco]

"And in the meantime we open our borders undefended to the Stormlands and the Reach?", Vance questioned the logic behind the plan, "Even if we beat the Westerlanders in their own territory, it would be foolish to march right into the Westerlands without knowing the location of our other enemies. If we lose the Riverlands, we trap the Arryns from any retreat over the rivers, should the Greens surprisingly hold the capital and lose an entire army. This is neither in our interests as it would not be in interest of the Queen."

OOC: Note that we do not know IC right now that the Stormlands are occupied at King's Landing.

"Hence why the Riverlands would have to remain defended throughout. I am not saying to take all of our men west, just some."