In reply to Makarios Lestat (msg # 17):

"NO I leave the smell and those things to you and this pretty one," He tries to put his arms around Jadis, as he tries "You know your lucky we're related ... I'm tempted to bed you" again laughing. "Today is going to be a good day" as he takes a bottle of wine off the table and heads to the door.  "Now get out of the kitchen and get to the courtyard father will be pissed that we aren't out there properly greeting our guests."
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Jadis snorts and returns the hug "I have standards, actually. You'd have a better chance with Brutus." The dog's ears perk up and he looks faintly alarmed. She calls after him "Also, if you get drunk, remember I still have that bear trap and I am going to be using it tonight!"

In reply to Caladin (msg # 18):

Removing his head dress he turned toward Lord Perros and walked toward him the jingling of this scales following him. "Aye it was my lord," he was significantly of darker skin then the others around him, having been descended from salty Dornish stock. He reached for Aislin's hand so she could be brought forth to properly greet her brother and sister-in-law.

In reply to Jadis Sand (msg # 20):

At the door he looks a Jadis then his crouch and then Jadis "bear trap" he then makes a facial expression of pain, "Never mind sister I think we will stay away from each other even after the wine."
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In reply to Ser Hassan Ravenhowe (msg # 21):

Lord Perros then approaches his sister "You look well sister." Whispering in her ear as he give her a gentle hug "and Lady Tansa is looking forward to so good gossip" he then kiss her on the cheek.

Ashara sighed. "I like hunting too, Jadis, but we have to remember our responsibility. But I guess it's really my fault, I should have gone to keep an eye on you two, but there was just so much to do here."
"At the high table, if I have anything to say about it. Nothing but the best for my sister. I know uncle Hassan won't mind, I don't know about Lord Kaldor, but I don't think it will be a problem. she answered Jadis' question, hoping to comfort her sister's worries about her status. She giggled at Jadis and Rowan's exchange, though she winces a bit at his language.
She looked worried when Rowan pointed out that they should be out in the courtyard. "You are right, we have to get there right away!" She dashed off, lifting her skirts slightly to keep them from dragging as she ran.

Makarios cringes a what Ronan says to Jadis but says nothing. Ronan was a coarse man to say the least, and dangerous when angry. But he was still a friend, and the only Kolwyn that he felt comfortable leaving off the 'm'lord' with.

"Excuse me m'ladies," he says to Jadis and Ashara, "I have duties to attend to and the trestles won't set themselves up. If I have your leave, I will get to work."

He waits briefly for permission before heading off to complete his tasks and to make sure that Reginald had followed his instructions. The boy was reputed for getting distracted and today there would be a lot of interesting people coming through Kolwyn Hold.
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"Lady Tansa, you look as lovely as ever," he said exchanging pleasantries and bowing gently at the waist. "Aislin has been looking forward to the feast all season, we've recently had some exchanges with the plague that runs over our lands, but they've been quiet as of late."

In reply to Ser Hassan Ravenhowe (msg # 26):

"There has been some chatter about that but I will leave such things to the men." "I see you got Lady Aislin a new dress, ... you spoil her, now you need to teach your brother the same"

Jadis waves at Ashara as she makes her way out "I'll clean up quickly. And.. thank you, sister." She gave a small smile. Turning to Makarios, she nodded "Have fun. I look forward to the next hunt. And please, call me Jadis. 'M'lady' makes me sound noble." She gives him a wink and then dashes upstairs, Brutus following behind after giving the game one last, long, soulful look.

"You honor me my lord, but do not get me started on Godfrey, Perros," he said shaking his head. "I've been trying to get him tied down for some time, he's more elusive then a thief in King's Landing when it comes to getting married." Shaking his head he ran his hand through his hair to sweep it back, "Tell me how has the family been Perros?"

"Of course, you have my leave, master Lestat" Ashara said before she left. She returned Jadis' smile and wave.
She arrived at the courtyard out of breath from her dash to get there. She took a moment to catch her breath before shouting out "Aunt Aislin, uncle Hassan! Wonderful to see you!"

In reply to Ser Hassan Ravenhowe (msg # 29):

Perros looks around the courtyard, "these young ones they forget their responsibilities sometimes, excuse them Ser Hassan." "There they are, ..." giving a look at Ashara and he nods head in disappointment.

Then walking at his leisure comes Ronan.

Makarios blushes at Jadis' insistence on his dropping the honorific and nods. "As m'lady wishes." He mumbles before heading out the door.

He finds Reginald peering around the corner into courtyard. "Hey Reginald," he says before pinching his ear and leading him back towards the stables, "you know what you should be doing so get it done."

He laughs as the boy pouts. "You can go and sticky beak when you're done, but the poor horses have had a hard morning and if they aren't looked after they could get very sick. You don't want the horses to get sick do you?" He smiles gently when the boy shakes his head.

"Well get to it then. I should be helping set up the hall not telling you off. Make sure you stay out of trouble okay?"

He then moves off to the main hall to help with the finishing rearrangements of the hall before heading off to the bathhouse for a wash.

"Kids will be kids," he said with a smile, after all he had seven himself, some people have joked that he had stopped at seven on purpose. When he saw Ashara he smiled, "Ashara it is a pleasure to see you, how have you been my dear? Ronan... Tardy as always..."


OOC: ((Feel free to NPC Aislin Caladin))
Actually I will allow you to NPC her as you have set the tone for her personality then in the future I will chime in as needed.
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Ashara blushed in embarrassment at being late. "I'm sorry for neglecting my courtesies, my lord father. Please forgive me" she said apologetically.
She curtsied to Ser Hassan, and smiled brightly at him and Lady Aislin. "Please excuse my lateness, uncle. I've been well. Studying, working, running after Jadis. How have you been? Doing something exciting, I hope!"

Off in the distance a squad of well armed and equipped soldiers marched across the sands.  They carried spears, as they continued to move towards the gates of House Kolwyn.

Outside of the gates, the soldiers lined up in two files.  Two men continued to walk towards the gate, one a large man, carrying a spear, a shield.  The other held himself in more esteem.  He carried a morningstar, soft leathers, and travelling clothes.


Coming to the gate, he looked up. "I am Mardax Kaldor.  I have come for the feast."  The guards at the gates nodded him, and then opened the gate for him.  "Stay here till I can gain permission for your entrance."

Walking into the courtyard with Brindal, he saw others in the courtyard.  One of them was Lord Perros and L.  He moved into position and gave a bow, before looking over at the others.  Ashara, Ronan, Ser Hassan.

He waited a moment, not wishing to interrupt the conversation around him, till there was a break in the conversation.  He then smiled at Lord Perros.  "I wished to thank you, for the invitation.  My father regreats he could not make it himself, however house affairs have kept him busy.  I hope my presence does not insult you."  He then looked back out at the gates. "Also, would their be a place for my soldiers?  Or must they remain outside?  I am sure you remember my bodyguard, Brindal."

In reply to Mardax Kaldor (msg # 35):

Lord Perros replies to Mardax Kaldor "You and your men are always welcomed at House Kolwyn." Perros wave over another servant "tend to them well and make sure they have what they need."

Biting his lower lip Lord Perros speaks out to Brindal "A place at the table will be set for you tonight."

Looking back at Mardax "I would dare to guess that your father is dealing with the recent ravens from Dorne. If you can stay a few days after the feast we plan to discuss this treaty and prepare for the wedding. No reason for to head back home to just leave again by on the King's road to the Landing."
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As Perros spoke about his men getting what they needed, and Brindal being at the table, Mardax looked at Brindal a moment, before back at the lord.

"That is very considerate of you.  Your generosity is legendary."  He nodded his head again, before nodding at his assessment.  "I would be honored to stay an travel with you to the capital, if you wish.  It is a long road back home."

With the important thing out of the way, he then turned to Ashara, smirking and bowing his head.  "Lady Ashara.  It has been a long time.  How are you?"

Ashara curtsied to Mardax. "Welcome to Kolwyn hold, my lord. I'm sorry to hear that your father couldn't make it. I am well, my lord" she greeted Mardax formally.
"It has been too long. I'm glad you remember me, Mardax. Was there something about me you found memorable?" she said with a smile.
"And welcome to you as well, Brindal" she added.

As whatever reply he may have had in mind for Lady Ashara is interrupted by the arrival of the hunters Maester Archibald leaves the family to it's discussions and instead shares some whispered words with some of the staff standing by to send them scurrying off to take care of some immediate tasks. 

Catching Jadis on her way out with a few more whispers Maester Archibald avoids disrupting the general flow of things, particularly the problem of adding more distractions to the Lady's already busy day.

Always one to be "fashionably late" there arrived from a distance Ser Godfrey Ravenhowe leading a group of 10 armored knights on horseback and roughly the same number of young boys aging between 10-14, who rode a discrete distance behind the knights.  Each man and boy, including Ser Godfrey, wore in addition to his standard livery & heraldry, a dark purple armband on their right arm with the symbol of a black raven's claw.  These men were the Raven's Claws, a specially selected band of skilled veteran knights chosen from among the best of the Ravenhowe Knightly Order who were personally led by Ser Godfrey.

Like his older brother, Ser Godfrey was also wearing finely crafted scale armor.  Ser Godfrey led his men and their squires into the courtyard, though the Raven's Claws knew to keep a discrete distance from the gathering nobles and family.  Ser Godfrey and his Raven's Claws were not infrequent visitors to Kolwyn Hall as they would from time to time avail themselves of Lord Kolwyn's hospitality when out on long patrols hunting bandits that would keep them away from the Ravenhowe Seat of Raven's Roost.  Only one of the Raven's Claws knights joined Ser Godfrey in approaching the nobles and when he raised his visor the resemblance between the younger knight and Ser Godfrey (as well as Ser Hassan) was clear, it was the youngest of the Ravenhowe brothers, Ser Ahmed Ravenhowe.

Ser Godfrey raised the visor of his helmet and smiled sheepishly at his relations, though with a mischievous carefree glint in his dark brown eyes, as he said in a polite and apologetic tone, "My Lord and Lady Kolwyn, Ser Hassan & Lady Aislin, assembled friends, family and noble guests, I offer my sincere apologies for the tardiness of my arrival.

My men and I had some last minute "business" to conclude with some rather unsavory individuals whom we happened upon on the road here.  There was a disagreement regarding whether they needed to obey My Lord Kolwyn's laws, they thought they were free to commit crimes against the innocent with impunity... needless to say the Raven's Claws and I saw matters quite differently.

I am pleased to say that the "difference of opinion" as been suitably resolved in My Lord's favor and to the benefit of all, save the law breakers, with the individuals in question having been shown the error of their ways... may the lesson benefit them in the next life.

Still, I do regret my late arrival and I hope I have not missed too much of the joy of the Harvest Feast."

So saying, Ser Godfrey dismounted and bowed his head in contrition towards Lord & Lady Kolwyn as well as his older brother Ser Hassan and Lady Aislin.

Ashara was always happy to see Ser Godfrey visit; he was brave, dashing and handsome despite his scar. Plus, he brought the Raven's Claws with him; better than having a handsome knight around was having a whole group of them.
Ashara curtsied to Ser Godfrey. "Welcome to Kolwyn Hold, ser." She listened intently to his story. "Oh, how exciting! That was chivalrously done, Ser Godfrey. I hope you and the Claws are unhurt from the battle."
She added teasingly "One scar makes you look dangerous. Two scars would be too much."
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Mardax smiled at Ashara, as she asked about if he had found something memorable.  He looked over to see the Maester by the looks, going about and telling some things to the staff.  He quickly dismissed it and looked back at Ashara.

"Who could forget one as beautiful and distinguished as yourself my lady."  Then, more arrived.  By the looks, it was more of House Ravenhowe.  He listened to the tale, and nodded in approval at the knights method of dealing with such rabble.

"Well done, ser.  We did not get into any trouble on the way.  However my men would have dealt with such rabble similarly.  Unless I was on another lords land.  Then I would have had to take them into captivity to be judged by the lord."

Brindal bowed lowly to Lord Kolwyn as he was instructed that he would be at the table with his lord, and then again at Lady Ashara as she welcomed him into their home.  "Thank you, m'lady.  I am glad to be here."

He watched as knights approached and stood a tad closer to his lord, however when it was sure it was safe.  He relaxed a bit, and took a step away, staying out of the conversation.  It wasn't his place, after all.