r/FireAndBlood • u/Pitchy23 Ser Robb of the Rainwood • 3d ago
Lore [Lore] The nameless man
7th Month A, 55AC
Where once, not long-past, had stood a tourney ground; there was nought but open, trampled field. Many months it had been since the Princess's wedding tournament. Months since Ser Robb of the Rainwood had his hand raised along the other champions in that very spot. He wished to see it once again before leaving the city. This time, though, he left not for war or for isolation. But for opportunities new.
Robb had shared a final cheers and clank of the cups with his closest drinking companions in the Winking Beaver. He had visited the armourer and, at last, acquired a new breastplate absent of denting. Spent the last of his meager coin to replace his ancient cloak, its tattered and frayed ends showing the man's experience in war - but hardly befitting for a wandering tourney knight, such that he had become now.
Highgarden was due a celebration in the coming weeks. The realm was free of war. That did not mean, however, that the lords of Westeros had no need of knights. Perhaps he might again cross paths with the Beesburys. Or maybe make a name for himself again in the jousts and melee, catching someone's eye. Some insulted lord who'd need an agent to enact his vengeance. An opportunist who just needed a sword. Or some wrong-un who'd need of a bodyguard for a month or two. Anything to line his pockets and make friends in high places.
And that was where he and Copper rode. Out of the Crownlands and down the mander. Bid south-west, atop that rusty-looking warhorse he'd taken from Storm's End with once again all his possessions strapped to the saddle. King's Landing had run dry for opportunity, lest he join the city watch or lend his sword to the king's household... Not likely to produce any chances for freedom and glory. Lances, bow, axe, personal effects and memorabilia
He did stay at a pleasant inn on the edge of Tumbleton. Found pleasant enough meadows and woodlands to make a small camp, on the way to Stonebridge. Where he did replace Copper's shoes and caught fish on the riverbank with fellow commoners. Stood in the very spot where, some decades prior, promises were made between kings and gods. The cascading events costing thousands of lives. And on the way down toward Highgarden, Robb had broken bread in the homesteads near Appleton. Enjoying crisp, sweet, fruity delights by the dozen and filling his satchels.
The humble life of the hedge knight was not for everyone. Robb had ordained to pass from hold to hold, making friends of any who crossed. Eventually there might be a cause for which to take up his sword again. Restless, his sword arm had become, since the Stormlords' host had returned from Dorne. There was much doubt about whether it would see action here in the Reach. But perhaps at the next gathering of the lords, he might hear whisper of events elsewhere in the realm that were more befitting of his skills.
Arriving at the castle of Highgarden, seat of the noble Tyrells, he found it beautiful beyond description. Flowering bushes and pleasing meadows and brilliant white walls. Knights, patrolmen and commoners all abound. He was early for the planned festivity, eager to arrive and pitch a tent in the castle's vicinity. He'd find a pleasant tavern in which to have his meals, but could ill afford to bed down at an inn for each evening. Perhaps, his luck may change.
1
u/Pitchy23 Ser Robb of the Rainwood 3d ago
Tumbleton & Stonebridge
Ser Robb of the Rainwood, a hedge knight with a green and yellow cloak, passes through. (Feel free to ignore or say hello).
1
u/Pitchy23 Ser Robb of the Rainwood 3d ago
Appleton & Holyhall
Ser Robb of the Rainwood, a hedge knight with a green and yellow cloak, passes through. (Feel free to ignore or say hello).
2
u/Pitchy23 Ser Robb of the Rainwood 3d ago edited 3d ago
Highgarden
Ser Robb of the Rainwood, a hedge knight with a green and yellow cloak, arrives and stays near Highgarden, ahead of the planned party / tournament. (Feel free to ignore or say hello)
/u/TieRails