Pella & Wallace receive a note during the day from Mara her an hour after sundown in the southern drawing room. Nothing else is noted, but the message seem secretive. A bit odd she doesn't seem the type to be in the shadows, but it most be important or she wouldn't ask.
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It is now the third day and the courtyard as well as some of the field is lined with servants, wagons, mules, horses and supplies for the travel to King's Landing. Half of the house guards, a few dozen soldiers and several of his top men escort the family and supplies. As few important figures stay behind and a very disappointed Ser Duncan Shepherd watches as his Lord and lady lead the caravan down the hill and over the crest.

Several of the small folk from the near by farms and mills come out to greet and wave good bye to their beloved lord & lady and House Ashfield.

The weather is fair and its been some time that so many have travel so far from Poopy Hill. In fact it has even made of few, on the road uncomfortable as the first day slowly comes to and end.
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 The day of the departure for Kings Landing, saw  young  Mathys in  a good mood. He laughed and exchanged jests with the House Guards in the escort, but making sure all was as it should be. The second son of The Lord, inspected each man, weapon and armor and corrected any short comings before departure. He was garbed in light mail, as his scale was stored in one of the wagons for the journey.

 Mathys had convinced his Father to allow him to command the Van Guard of the caravan. After they left friendly lands, he would lead the roaming patrol, that would scout ahead,and patrol the flanks and rear.He even looked forward to spending some time with his twin sister, Pella. He was a Knight, and had to keep his distance from her most of the time, as it was unseemly, for a man, even a brother, to be seen in the company of his sister, to often. But truth be told, he missed his sisters company, and sound advice. When they where children, he could always go to her, when something had upset or angered him. She could almost always calm him down, and or solve his problem. Indeed, he looked forward to facing her across a game board, or just walking in the camp and talking.

Indeed, the coming days where good, to his way of thinking, a journey, and the Royal Tourney at its ends. The only thing that would make the experience more enjoyable, was if someone was foolish enough to attack them on the way. He smiled at this thought.
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In reply to Caladin (msg # 10):

Handled and continued in a different thread

A few day after the Ashfield's left Poppy Hall a sentry on the boarder of House Neumann's lands spotted Mathys and the Ashfield vanguard. As word reached Blue Hall of their imminent arrival, Edric suited up and readied a personal escort. When the party cleared the woods and entered the plains that surrounded Blue Hall and it's hill. Edric rode out with 20 armored lances and knights to greet them. He had dawned his new armor, a fine piece of plate enameled white with blue glass ram's head adoring the center of his breastplate.

As he approached Lord Asfield, edric dismount and gave a deep bow, saying "Lord Ashfield, on behalf of my Lord Father, welcome to Blue Hall."

The Trip to Blue Hall took much longer than expected. The caravan was long and Lord Ashfield expect delays like weather, broken wagon wheels and the like. For the most part the travel was good, no injuries and no men lost to bandits or Steiner spies.

Along the lord and lady entertain several on different evening share their personal food and wine to keep moral up as many would miss home. At these feast when the company was right they would also discussion several manners of state and send massagers home with letter from the men and official documents to their respective counter parts.

Blue Hall will be the last place to get proper rest before entering the Stormlands and it been some time since the Lord and Lady have visited so they intend to make good use of the 2 days they plan to spend with their banner men.

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Nobles of house Ashfield, .....

 "Ser Edric Neumann Its good to see you again, I Hope all is well" he then pays his respect to the rest of the noble house of Neumann as the Lady Ashfield does the same. The two houses and their men seem happy to see and be amongst each other once again and this time not in battle.

Polina sighed at the thought of repacking to go to King's Landing.  It felt like she had just finished unpacking after her arrival in Poppy Hall.  Since arriving at her new home, she had spent most of her time being quiet and watching the house and it's people go about their work.  She still didn't feel comfortable with anyone, but at least they weren't all complete strangers anymore.

She packed everything she would need and tried to find time to visit with Pella and Mara, since they were the other ladies who would traveling to King's Landing.  As for her husband...  She felt both relieved and anxious that he would not be traveling with them.  Still, she would do her best to bring respect to House Ashfield.

Merius Basso you are at Blue Hall, your men are all with you. You took the safest road to Blue Hill, and escorted your charge along the way, none followed. Once at Blue Hall and the young Lord Kaldor demanded you stay in Blue Hill. He expressed his gratitude to both you and the House Neumann. He did not explain why he had to travel alone but make it very clear he had too.

If House Steiner was following they are the best spies you have every seen as you took every precaution you know. You have been trained to not only to flush them out but how to get home safely. Once relieved of your responsibilities to Kaldor you took to some rest as you waited for the rest of the house to return from Ashfield. Now you are ready to head out with the young Nuemann’s to trek to King's Landing.

Merius was grateful for the rest he was given. The speed with which they made their journey was fast, even by the lancers standards. With the eminent arrival of the guests, and their imminent departure, he thought it best to meet Mara Neumann to report to her the results of his assignment.

The men and servants seem up beat again, the traveling was taking its toll, and many were not accustomed to leaving their normal lives behind like they did. Also House Neumann seems to be up in spirits with House Ashfields arrival as well.

OOC: Players may post freely and by Monday GM will be posting the travels to Blackhaven.

Another new place.  The first thing Polina did after arriving at Blue Hall was request a glass of wine to refresh herself after the journey. Then she tried to seek out Lady Mara or Lady Pella.  She asked after them around the hall as courteously as she could.

Mara was home. At least technically, Blue Hall never held much fondness for her. She loved her mother and brothers, but she dreaded the sight of her father. As a girl, she did not know this, but as a woman she knew what a monster he was.

She knew that she would need to gather the ladies together, or her father depravity might strike her or one of them. She sat with her mother Lady Jocelyn as Polina came in. The two of sat doing needlework as they caught up.  Mara smiled as sh entered.


Mother this is one of my friends. Polina. She is the Daughter of the future Lord of Ascar. Polina, this is my Mother, Lady Jocelyn.

"Hello Polina, would you sit with us, ..... ?" She places her needle aside and stands to properly great Polina.

Edric returns Ranner to the stables as sees to it that the Horse of House Ashfield are also stabled and fed. Grabbing two blunted sword from the weapon rack outside, Edric hands one to Mathys. So Mathys we never got a chance at Poppy Hall to see who has improved the most since we parted ways when we were young. Care to face me one on one?

 The caravan that was House Ashfield slowly wound its way to end this leg of the journey, at Blue Hall. The travel had been without incident, no Vipers of Dorn, no bandits, not even a deranged Hedge Knight, to offer some sport for the second son of The Lord of Poppy Hall.  He was tired, thirsty from the dust of the road, and he wanted to sample the wares ( women) of Blue Hall.

  Mathys  saw that his twin sister, Pella, was somewhat  nervous when upon the road. So he would ride along side of her, from time to time, and make a jape, or speak of matters of their youth, anything it lift her spirits. She was the most important person in his
life, even over his father and mother. It was ever  Pella that rose to his defense, when they where children, and even today, she might intercede with The Lord, when Mathys went to far on  a matter.

  As they neared the end of this stage of the journey, a group of riders approached, and Mathys rode with the van guard to intercept them. The symbol of Blue Hall was seen, Mathys rode forth and raised his right arm in salute, and escorted them, so they might offer respects to his Lord Father . The face of an old friend was revealed when the visor was lifted, and a wide grin split Mathys face, when he saw Edric. They rode to Blue Hall, as the two old friends exchanged japes and gossip. What Mathys wanted to know most, was how the hunting was at this Hall, both game and women.

 When the Household was getting settled in, Mathys went about the matter of seeing that the escort was seen to in a proper manner. He walked back towards the Hall, when Edric appeared and tossed him a practice sword, and  inquired vhow his skill was. " Well, my friend, let us cross blades, and you can judge for yourself." He said with a grin.
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Edric returned the grin and lead Mathys to the training yard. First person to land 3 hits win. He says before taking his place ten yards away from Mathys. Edric waits for Mathys to ready himself before lunging towards him.
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  Mathys raised his blade, and saluted his opponent, then assumed a fighting stance and made a slow counter clockwise circle around Edric.
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The men have decided it's time to seperate them from the boys, and some sparring has begun in the field just outside Blue Hall. The men have crowded to see Ser Mathys Ashfield & Ser Edric Neumann go at it.

OOC: players at the site will have to wait until the rolling is done and then they can react to the posts as they go up.

The rest may continue in this thread to post what they are doing at Blue Hall, once this is done and the combat is completed we will be moving the story along to Blackhaven.
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In reply to Lady Jocelyn (msg # 22):

Polina curtsied before Lady Jocelyn, rising with a smile for both of them.  "I would be honored, thank you."  Sat down with them and smoothed her skirts.  She had no needlepoint work with her, and so fell back to polite small talk.  "It was very kind of your lord husband to allow us to rest here before we continue on."

Polina, I was surprised that your husband, Victarion, did not travel with you. I did not get to spend much time with him to get to know him

She continued with her needlepoint. She did not like needlepoint, but it was one of the necessary skills of a lady of her station.

"I was surprised as well, though I suppose Mathys is the better competitor for a tournament."  She paused to admire Mara's work before admitting, "I have not had much chance to get to know my husband, either.  Between arriving at Poppy Hall and then preparing to travel to King's Landing, there's been little time for much else."

She offered few compliments the pretty patterns that Mara and Jocelyn had chosen, then asked tentatively, "I know Pella has already asked you, but I wondered if you could tell me what we might expect in King's Landing?  Is there anyone there who will know the Ashfield name that I should watch for?  To introduce myself, or to avoid?"  She wasn't sure if these were appropriate questions or not, but she didn't want to start any unpleasantness simply from a lack of knowing.

The time is passing quickly even as they speak and talks just pass the hours by -it just races by and the two days are coming to an end. House Ashfield has noted that everyone is to be ready to leave by noon the third day.

There is not much time left so everyone makes the best of it and enjoys the hospitalities of House Neumann and the Blue Hall.

Seeing Mathys attempting to circle him, Edric pivots in his stride, attempting to predict were Mayths will be before he is even there. Raising his blade, Edric gives a downward slash hoping to hit Mayths's arm or side.

Rolled: 17

Mathys felt the others sword  strike him in the arm, but the scales did their job, he swung his own sword in  a downward slash to Edric's shoulder.

Grunting as Mathys's sword connected to his shoulder, Edric raises his shield and watches Mathys, as Mathys takes a step toward him Edric lashed out with a thrust and it slid beneath Mathys Scales bruising him lightly beneath his chest. Luckily Mathys' Gambeson had absorbed most of the blow but that will sting later.

 Mathys felt himself on the receiving end of Edric's blunted sword. That "touch" would leave a bruise come the dawn. He laughed, then with a spring of his legs, Mathys launched himself at Edric, with a whirlwind of sword blows aiming both high and low.

Swinging Wildly Mathys steps in and delivers a Devastating hit to Ser Edric. Edric feels as the blade of the sword drives deep between his armor, sending a lance of pain up Edric's spine.  When Mathys draws back his sword he realizes maybe that may have been too much, attacking so recklessly could potentially effect Edric's chances at competition in King's Landing.
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 Mathys had exchanged some goodly blows with his childhood friend. When they had completed the match,  Mathys would clasp hands and laugh, as only two friends could do. " Now that we have exchanged mutual metal compliments, what say you to a hunt? While the rest of the the party takes their ease, we can retire to the Greensward, perhaps upon Deer or Boar that might volunteer for our supper. What say you Edric?" Mathys smiled at the thought of a good hunt.

in a playful voice Alianna speaks out to Ser Mathys "Boy's there is no time for such games, hunting will have to wait as we will be leaving as soon as the supplies are refreshed."


The day passes quickly and the night is uneventful. House Neumann has been a good host offering a modest feast in the hall that evening. The normal boarding political talk takes place with some giving their opinion even when not asked. Most of the nobility at the table humor those of lower station but remind them of there place when it call of it.

Early in the morning the wagons, men, supplies and savants are ready, ... those heading to Blackhaven are mounted and the caravan heads out once more. This time they will use one of the many passes though the Dornish Marsh entering the stormlands, but with the many troops, sellswords and famed knights from the houses the trip is without a hitch. Time passes quickly on the road and the members of the house exchange stories and get closer as allies and friends.



OOC This end this IC and a New IC will be Posted. In the New IC I will recap a few events and some notes for the PCs. I also recommend that if I missed something your first post for the new IC be recapping as well and then getting into the new sense.

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All PC in this thread will receive 1 exp for the IC also I would like those that are still active to get another 1 exp for their patience and for sticking with us.

Alianna Ashfield
Cale Waterstone
Mara Neumann
Merius Basso
Pella Ashfield
Polina Ashfield
Ser Edric Neumann
Ser Mathys Ashfield

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