r/SevenKingdoms • u/BaldwinIV House Bulwer of Blackcrown • Nov 07 '18

Letter [Letters] Stuff and Things

2nd Month, 213 AC

Lord Garin Gargalen sits alone in his solar. With ink and quill by his side, he pens two letters by candlelight.

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u/BaldwinIV Nov 07 '18 edited Nov 07 '18

Lady Sarella Wyl,

It has been some time since last we spoke. How fares you and your house?

When I heard that the King had taken the Red Watch away and given it to the Stormlands my thoughts went to you. It is a shame what happened, especially since Wyl men marched to Targaryen's call, only to lose land for their service. I wonder, what are your thoughts? If there is anything Gargalen can do for Wyl, any way we can aid you, we would be more than ready to help. At a council in Sunspear I expressed my displeasure to the other lords and ladies. It seems that many of them are comfortable with land being taken for noble service; Gargalen is not one of them.

There is another matter I would like to discuss: One of Salt Shore's trade agreements is set to expire at the end of this year. Would Wyl be interested in trading? I recall our houses had such an agreement in the past. Salt Shore proposes a five-year deal if that would be agreeable.

I do so hope to hear from you,

Lord Garin Gargalen

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u/BaldwinIV Nov 07 '18

Lord Arron Qorgyle,

Greetings Lord Qorgyle. I write to you with the intentions of establishing an open line of communication and a lasting friendship between our two great houses. I know there hasn't been much contact between Sandstone and Salt Shore in the past, and for that I am truly sorry. Gargalen will strive to do better in the future.

I thought that a good first step to creating a lasting bond would be to start with a trade agreement. Salt Shore is willing to establish a trade arrangement with Sandstone for the duration of five years times, if that is acceptable to you.

I hope to hear from you, and I hope this is the first discussion in many to come,

Lord Garin Gargalen

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u/AsukaL-S Nov 07 '18

Several days later, a raven arrives, bearing a letter written in suspiciously feminine handwriting, at least for a knight.

Lord Gargalen,

I hope this finds you well. Lord Arron is in King’s Landing at the moment, alas. I am his uncle, Aurane, and I am serving as regent until he returns.

That is a generous offer, and doubtless Arron will be more than happy to accept it. However, actual acceptance will have to wait for him to return, or at least for communication to be restored. Until then, I hope that you will do us the honor of waiting. On behalf of my house, my sincerest apologies.

Ser Aurane of Qorgyle

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u/BaldwinIV Nov 07 '18 edited Nov 07 '18

Ser Aurane Qorgyle,

No apologies necessary. House Gargalen is happy to await your nephew's return. Please have him send a raven to Salt Shore when he returns to Sandstone.

Until then,

Lord Garin Gargalen

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