Chapter 23: 20: The Tourney of Harrenhal Part 3
(Harrenhal, Harrentown, North Shore of The Gods Eye, The Southern Trident, The Riverlands, The Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, Westeros, GoT Universe)
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(Jon Connington POV)
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Rogar Arryn had stolen all his horses snd burned his fields. Rhaegar refused to act. But Jon would do what his Prince could not, put The Young Falcon in his place.
The Order had been given...
Rogar Arryn would lose what was most precious to him and be humbled by the loss.
Only then would he be worthy to join Rhaegar.
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(POV Change: Rogar Arryn)
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Jon Connington was becoming a problem, a big enough problem that Rogar might just have to have him killed to put an end to it.
But that was just a collection of stray thoughts as he now had Robert Baratheon in his tent asking him for advice on Lyanna.
Why was he suddenly an expert on Men and then Women? Rogar was married true but he wasn't the best choice for the conversation. Frankly he wouldn't be surprised if his father had sent Lyanna and Robert to him.
Jon Arryn could be genial like that, frustrating as it was. But he lived him no less.
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(POV Shift: Lyanna Stark)
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Lyanna was torn, she liked Robert and was betrothed to him, but she had met someone who captivated her just so. Thus, she went to Rogar. Her father often spoke favorably of the Young Lord of The Eyrie, and So too did Ned and Robert.
He'd Squired for a Knight of The Kingsguard, a Knight who was arguably the deadliest of them all. He'd been fostered at Casterly Rock under the Wife of King Aerys Hand, and then served as the Hand's Page to the Master of Laws. Upon assuming his Father's position he immediately improved his people and the region he lead. This wasn't even counting his years at the Citadel, where He had forged Multiple Links in a Single Subject including Valyrian Steel.
He'd also negotiated several betrothal's between his Bannermen and the influential families of other Regions, including the North.
Rogar was probably the best shot she had at a clear answer. The man she fell in love with had a wife and children, but to be with him would mean siring Bastards. Rogar was married with children on the way and an alleged Bastard Daughter already. So his insight was her best shot.
Yet Rogar was not the least bit surprised, he correctly guessed she had fallen for Rhaegar, and made a prediction that hadn't sat well with her. But what could she do? Rhaegar was everything and yet nothing like Robert. She hated being seen as indecisive like many maidens but what were her options?
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(POV Shift: Robert Baratheon)
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Robert Admired Rogar if he was being honest. Rogar was brilliant at administration and making the most of what he had.
A brilliant straregist and magnificent Swordsman, and happily married with children trueborn and baseborn. Robert was well aware of his urges, and feared he would be unable to resist temptation after his marriage to Lyanna. Rogar sat him down and gave him five rules:
Never raise your hand to your wife.
Never force yourself on her or push for something she is not comfortable with.
Always own up to your mistakes and your fears.
Strive to be the Man she deserves and wants, but never at the expense of yourself.
And never lie to her face.
Rogar confided that Ashara Dayne bore him his Dyanna, and that as badly as he wanted to make Dyanna Trueborn by marrying her mother, he could not because it would put the greater integrity of the Vale at risk and mean reducing his wives coming children to the same fate. Duty makes for a bad Mistress, but it is a burden all Lord Paramount's must bear.
Robert decided that he would live by what Rogar said, and become everything Lyanna wanted and deserved. But there was still that residual nagging doubt in the back of his mind.
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(POV Shift: Rogar Arryn)
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The End was near, and Rogar was already having his men preemptively pack up, ready to depart at a moments notice.
He simply needed to wait for Rhaegar's folly. He sat himself next to Princess Elia.
''How is Oberyn?'' Asks Rogar. ''I have not seen my friend in some time.'' Rogar adds.
''In Love.'' Elia replied, smiling as Rogar choked on his Wine.
''What? I sorely regret missing that. Who is she?'' Asks Rogar, who while expecting it, was not expecting it so soon.
''Ellaria Sand. Harman Uller's Natural Daughter. Quite beautiful.'' Says Elia.
''God's have mercy, if she breaks Oberyn's heart I'll kill her.'' Says Rogar as Elia smiles and begins chatting with him quite happily.
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Elia sat stone faced, Rhaegar had actually done it. It's one thing to read about it or listen to it, but seeing it doesn't do it justice.
''Princess, Here.'' Rogar says slipping a letter into her dress. ''Read it in privacy then burn it. Consider it a lifeline. Do as it instructs if your no longer feeling safe. I will never willingly see Martell Bllod spilt needlessly.'' Rogar says in a deathly qiuet whisper.
''My Lord? We're ready.'' Eskel whispers.
''Then let's depart this cursed castle.'' Rogar decides.
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(POV Shift: Elia Martell)
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Lord Rogar had offered her a Way out. He gave her a means of escape I'd Civil War erupted. The letter explained Lyanna and Rhaegar's affair, and what would likely happen as a result. He offered her a means of escape if it came to pass as he feared it would.
She was grateful, justly so given that she and Lord Robert apparently felt the same way about the matter.
If it happened she would survive, if only to thank Lord Rogar for his kindness in a situation that for all intents and purposes should see him against her. She envied Lady Myranda for having such a kind husband. Blessed may they be with children and happiness aplenty.
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(POV Shift: Rhaegar Targaryen)
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It was unfortunate that it had to happen this way, but it was necessary. Rhaegar's only regret was that the Arryn's sided with The Baratheon's and Starks.
The only consolation was not much of one unfortunately as Rogar Arryn was good friends with Oberyn Martell who will be to passionate to grasp the truth of the matter. He could travel to the Eyrie directly, but he would first have to deal with Jon's Issues at Rogar. Truthfully Rhaegar was in bind.
On the one hand Jon was his best friend with a minor Lordship in the Grand scheme of things. But on the Other was Rogar who was a Lord Paramount with ample and justifiable issues with Jon. And each continued to escalate. If Rhaegar didn't step in, then there was little doubt that Robert Baratheon would side with Rogar if only because he couldn't strike at Rhaegar directly.
This was far from ideal.....
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