A Shipwright on the High-Mast

**Iron Aquilifer** · August 14, 2016, 05:25 AM

Having settled the accounts of White Harbour, Karl Manderly makes his way to Barrowton, the seat of House Dustin. It has been a long time since his meeting with Lord Stark, and his liege's agreement to the proposition of a standing fleet on the western waters of the North's coastline. Accompanied by what seems to be a stream of learned men, craftsmen and knights, Lord Manderly requests a meeting. His intentions are simple: carve out a sufficient lordship at the mouth of the Barrowtide to allow for the construction of a port capable of not only increasing trade between the North and the ports on the Sunset Sea shoreline of Westeros, but also of housing a fleet capable of granting House Stark mastery over the waters.

He hopes that his leading role in such an en-devour would see his House well rewarded by a gracious Stark, doubly so if such fortitude would see his Paramouncy rule themselves in name as well as truth. Maybe, just maybe, his Harold would be granted the command. That would be a fitting place for him, far away from the weak court of Lady Manderly and Karl's wet son. Yet, that was in the future.

"Lord Dustin, it is good to see that your lands haven't gone to wasteland since we returned to peace."

**Trot** · August 14, 2016, 06:16 AM

He is led into a large anti chamber where the Lord Dustin was giving audience,
"Lord Manderly, what brings you to my humble home?"

**Iron Aquilifer** · August 14, 2016, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by Trot

He is led into a large anti chamber where the Lord Dustin was giving audience,
"Lord Manderly, what brings you to my humble home?"

"Safety and prosperity of the North," Karl answered. "For too long has the west gone without a safe port to trade their wares. For too long have the ironborn been able to ply their savage sport upon our shores. For too long. I am here to build a great harbour against the Saltspear through which the wealth of the west can flow as the east flows through White Harbour. I am here to build a great keep from which a fleet of northmen will strike out in defense of our shores, matching even the ironborn and the full majesty of their navy." The nobleman let a sweeping gesture encompass the men he had brought with him. "The task will be costly, in coin and in land, but I have the support of Lord Stark to make such a project come to life. And yet you must be repaid for this service. I have a son who is yet unwed, daughters who are yet to receive a suitable hand. In addition White Harbour will bear the brunt of all costs, as is only right."

**Trot** · August 14, 2016, 11:18 AM

Lord Dustin scows at the Manderly man, "You wish me to give up my lands for this new port? And who may I ask does Lord Stark intend to rule this new keep?"

**Iron Aquilifer** · August 14, 2016, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by Trot

Lord Dustin scows at the Manderly man, "You wish me to give up my lands for this new port? And who may I ask does Lord Stark intend to rule this new keep?"

"I would assume one of your kin," Karl replied. "The land is still yours after all, no matter who finances the project. If you need my word you have it freely, this harbour would serve the North in its entirety, and not just one family over another. Who can claim resistance against that?"

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**Trot** · August 14, 2016, 05:46 PM

Lord Dustin barks in reply, "Speak plainly man, how much Land will I be giving up and will it remain in my families hands? None of this talk of the North or trying to apeal to some sense of pride. These are my lands not Starks to give to one family or another as he pleases."

**Iron Aquilifer** · August 15, 2016, 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by Trot

Lord Dustin barks in reply, "Speak plainly man, how much Land will I be giving up and will it remain in my families hands? None of this talk of the North or trying to apeal to some sense of pride. These are my lands not Starks to give to one family or another as he pleases."

"Six leagues along the coastline, with four leagues in land would be easily enough to built a harbour capable of housing some form of navy," Karl growled. "And if you are able to bear the responsibility of protecting the western shores then of course Dustins will hold it under the supervision of House Stark, as you rule Barrowton. It is no lordship, even if it costs the same."

**Trot** · August 16, 2016, 11:18 AM

Ooc I need to know how this new city will be treated mechanically so I know the modifer to apply.

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**Iron Aquilifer** · August 17, 2016, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by Trot

Ooc I need to know how this new city will be treated mechanically so I know the modifer to apply.

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- Gives Dustin/Barrowton access to the Port building chain (possibly building T1 one but I'll take just access to the building chain).
- Grants a "Saltspear Fleet" province bonus which provides the "Ghaston Grey"-tier naval militia force of 2,000pts.
- Karl has 1 charisma